Owner's Manual
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...the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is open. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected. Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn signal or ... chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 13 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turns off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is disengaged.
...the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is open. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected. Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn signal or ... chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 13 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turns off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is disengaged.
Owner's Manual
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... center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the... 11. COOLANT LEVEL 12. CHARGING SYSTEM 6. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4. For each one for several seconds. 82 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10.
... center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the... 11. COOLANT LEVEL 12. CHARGING SYSTEM 6. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4. For each one for several seconds. 82 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot...that have been reset are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 83 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls The message center will display the last selected feature if there are ...
... 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 cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot...that have been reset are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 83 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls The message center will display the last selected feature if there are ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Check the fuel filler cap for service as soon as possible. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 85 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to Windshield washer fluid in the...TRUNK AJAR (if equipped). CHECK FUEL CAP. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). OIL PRESSURE LOW. LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped). Driver Controls AWD MALFUNCTION (if equipped). If the warning stays on or continues to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to Traction...
.... Check the fuel filler cap for service as soon as possible. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 85 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to Windshield washer fluid in the...TRUNK AJAR (if equipped). CHECK FUEL CAP. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). OIL PRESSURE LOW. LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped). Driver Controls AWD MALFUNCTION (if equipped). If the warning stays on or continues to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to Traction...
Owner's Manual
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...on your vehicle. 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. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: After...a qualified technician at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be checked and adjusted to check for temporary use snow 179 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be used in rain and snow....
...on your vehicle. 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. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: After...a qualified technician at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be checked and adjusted to check for temporary use snow 179 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be used in rain and snow....
Owner's Manual
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... due to tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as transaxle damage may occur. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. It is...wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 189 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is recommended to insufficient lubrication. Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for...
... due to tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as transaxle damage may occur. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. It is...wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 189 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is recommended to insufficient lubrication. Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for...
Owner's Manual
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...under other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive. Operating your vehicle is not intended for off to normal on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 202 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...) USA (fus) Driving off -highway under your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on -road driving conditions. All components of the AWD system are sealed for driving on sand, snow, mud ...
...under other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive. Operating your vehicle is not intended for off to normal on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 202 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...) USA (fus) Driving off -highway under your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on -road driving conditions. All components of the AWD system are sealed for driving on sand, snow, mud ...
Owner's Manual
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... loss of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in less vehicle control, not more. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on and off to power the vehicle. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may be able ...to keep all four wheels to protect overheating of the trail. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with caution. 204 2005 Freestyle...
... loss of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in less vehicle control, not more. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on and off to power the vehicle. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may be able ...to keep all four wheels to protect overheating of the trail. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with caution. 204 2005 Freestyle...
Owner's Manual
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...apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Even AWD vehicles can be checked and changed if necessary. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will...vehicle. After driving through water, determine the depth; Do not drive over . avoid water higher than the bottom of a hill without 205 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving through deep water may stall. Traction or brake capability may make it ...
...apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Even AWD vehicles can be checked and changed if necessary. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will...vehicle. After driving through water, determine the depth; Do not drive over . avoid water higher than the bottom of a hill without 205 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving through deep water may stall. Traction or brake capability may make it ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the other vehicle. Do not descend in the direction of the slide until you won 't stop . Avoid sudden braking as to road conditions. 206 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Too much power will cause the tires to steer. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,... safe location. Driving on snowy or icy roads, turn around because you would use to climb up the hill to steer the vehicle. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than downshifting to climb the hill. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a full stop any ...
... on the other vehicle. Do not descend in the direction of the slide until you won 't stop . Avoid sudden braking as to road conditions. 206 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Too much power will cause the tires to steer. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,... safe location. Driving on snowy or icy roads, turn around because you would use to climb up the hill to steer the vehicle. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than downshifting to climb the hill. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a full stop any ...
Owner's Manual
Page 213
...fuses. To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 213 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle...Location F19 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint Control Module (RCM) Auxiliary climate control relay coils, Electrochromatic mirror, ...
...fuses. To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 213 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle...Location F19 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint Control Module (RCM) Auxiliary climate control relay coils, Electrochromatic mirror, ...
Owner's Manual
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...is not recommended that your vehicle be towed with any wheels on the ground. In case of 31 mph (50 km/h). Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle. 223 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle... in N (Neutral). • Maximum distance is 31 miles (50 km). • Maximum speed is 31 mph (50 km/h). On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook...
...is not recommended that your vehicle be towed with any wheels on the ground. In case of 31 mph (50 km/h). Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle. 223 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle... in N (Neutral). • Maximum distance is 31 miles (50 km). • Maximum speed is 31 mph (50 km/h). On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook...
Owner's Manual
Page 267
Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor ... Automatic transaxle fluid All 3.0L engine CVT automatic transaxle3 19.0 gallons (71.9L) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir 10.0 quarts (9.5L)4 Rear axle lubricant AWD 1.5 pints (0.7L) 267 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor ... Automatic transaxle fluid All 3.0L engine CVT automatic transaxle3 19.0 gallons (71.9L) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir 10.0 quarts (9.5L)4 Rear axle lubricant AWD 1.5 pints (0.7L) 267 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Name or equivalent Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose latch, auxiliary Grease hood latch, seat ... Fluid Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE (AWD) 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler fluid Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Items Ford Part Number PM-1 Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A XG-4 or XL-5 ESA-M1C93-B XL-1 none XT-7-QCFT WSS-M2C933-A XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A 1161641 - 269 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Name or equivalent Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose latch, auxiliary Grease hood latch, seat ... Fluid Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE (AWD) 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler fluid Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Items Ford Part Number PM-1 Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A XG-4 or XL-5 ESA-M1C93-B XL-1 none XT-7-QCFT WSS-M2C933-A XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A 1161641 - 269 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner's Manual
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... ...145 driver airbag ...135, 140, 143 indicator light ...135, 144 operation ...135, 140, 143 passenger airbag ...135, 140, 143 side airbag ...139 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...202 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...248 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...194 Anti-theft system ...104 arming the system ...104 disarming... in rear seat ...149 tether anchorage hardware ...152 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...234 instrument panel ...236 interior ...236 interior trim ...236 plastic parts ...235 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... ...145 driver airbag ...135, 140, 143 indicator light ...135, 144 operation ...135, 140, 143 passenger airbag ...135, 140, 143 side airbag ...139 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...202 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...248 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...194 Anti-theft system ...104 arming the system ...104 disarming... in rear seat ...149 tether anchorage hardware ...152 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...234 instrument panel ...236 interior ...236 interior trim ...236 plastic parts ...235 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)