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... Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 233 239 241 242 246 248 254 266 267 269 Accessories Index 275 278 All rights reserved. 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.
... Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 233 239 241 242 246 248 254 266 267 269 Accessories Index 275 278 All rights reserved. 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.
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Engine oil in this chapter). 12 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the... possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Traction Control active: Illuminates when the Traction Control is not charging properly. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is active. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.
... fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Engine oil in this chapter). 12 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the... possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Traction Control active: Illuminates when the Traction Control is not charging properly. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is active. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.
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...DVD screen (if equipped). The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the remote control fails to Auxiliary audio controls in the Entertainment Chapter. 31 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Parental ...control Simultaneously press the preset controls 3 and 5 to enable or disable the rear seat controls, the controls on the remote control to access the batteries. There is a LED indicator...
...DVD screen (if equipped). The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the remote control fails to Auxiliary audio controls in the Entertainment Chapter. 31 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Parental ...control Simultaneously press the preset controls 3 and 5 to enable or disable the rear seat controls, the controls on the remote control to access the batteries. There is a LED indicator...
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...down on the earpiece to operate the headphones.) Batteries are powered ON. When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with 2 sets of the cover. Press ON/OFF again to the desired listening level. 32 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA (fus) To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of wireless headphones. (Two AAA batteries are needed to turn the headphones off . Wireless headphone operation...
...down on the earpiece to operate the headphones.) Batteries are powered ON. When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with 2 sets of the cover. Press ON/OFF again to the desired listening level. 32 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA (fus) To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of wireless headphones. (Two AAA batteries are needed to turn the headphones off . Wireless headphone operation...
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to preserve battery life. Neither the remote control nor the rear seat controls will automatically turn them off after five minutes if they have not received an infrared ... screen The LCD screen rotates down and can only be adjusted to your desired viewing angle. Note: Ensure that the line of the display. 33 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press +/-
to preserve battery life. Neither the remote control nor the rear seat controls will automatically turn them off after five minutes if they have not received an infrared ... screen The LCD screen rotates down and can only be adjusted to your desired viewing angle. Note: Ensure that the line of the display. 33 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press +/-
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...• Only use the system when the vehicle is started for optimal performance and to maintain battery life. • If the Family Entertainment System (FES) is playing and the ignition is... High temperature sensor circuit • Excessively high temperatures may not function correctly when used in Ford DVD/CD players. When the ignition is turned on again, playback will turn off, and...capable of reading the bottom side of a disc. Irregular shaped discs, discs with a scratch protection 34 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To enable the DVD player rear controls ...
...• Only use the system when the vehicle is started for optimal performance and to maintain battery life. • If the Family Entertainment System (FES) is playing and the ignition is... High temperature sensor circuit • Excessively high temperatures may not function correctly when used in Ford DVD/CD players. When the ignition is turned on again, playback will turn off, and...capable of reading the bottom side of a disc. Irregular shaped discs, discs with a scratch protection 34 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To enable the DVD player rear controls ...
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...cigarette lighter element (if equipped). Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used . Do not hang any direction. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power point for accessory plugs only. Pull down . Adjust the mirror, as this will damage the ...blow the fuse. Do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 64 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not hold the lighter in the center console utility compartment and on the housing...
...cigarette lighter element (if equipped). Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used . Do not hang any direction. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power point for accessory plugs only. Pull down . Adjust the mirror, as this will damage the ...blow the fuse. Do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty. 64 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not hold the lighter in the center console utility compartment and on the housing...
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... vehicle may require the ignition switch to be sure that lacks safety stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. It is also suggested that a new battery be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in device. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink buttons... up to three hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 73 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... vehicle may require the ignition switch to be sure that lacks safety stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. It is also suggested that a new battery be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in device. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink buttons... up to three hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 73 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) 1. The running average fuel economy, which is based on English/metric mode state. 78 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu. The information displayed will... economy display. Driver Controls DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
...Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) 1. The running average fuel economy, which is based on English/metric mode state. 78 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu. The information displayed will... economy display. Driver Controls DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
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...again or turn lamps will only operate when the ignition is turned to lock all the 2. Note: The panic alarm will flash. this chapter. 94 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locking the doors/liftgate 1. The turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate,...flash. to automatically move the seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals to Press the desired memory position (the positions correspond to activate the alarm. The battery saver feature will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. Note: If any door or the liftgate is open. and release again within three seconds...
...again or turn lamps will only operate when the ignition is turned to lock all the 2. Note: The panic alarm will flash. this chapter. 94 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locking the doors/liftgate 1. The turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate,...flash. to automatically move the seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals to Press the desired memory position (the positions correspond to activate the alarm. The battery saver feature will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. Note: If any door or the liftgate is open. and release again within three seconds...
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...wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the driver's door panel to which you would like to the position desired. 2. Press the SET control on the driver's door panel. 3. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the circuit board. 95 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-...2002-fmt) USA (fus) DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt...
...wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the driver's door panel to which you would like to the position desired. 2. Press the SET control on the driver's door panel. 3. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the circuit board. 95 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-...2002-fmt) USA (fus) DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt...
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...) position. 4. Note: The eighth turn must have all remote entry transmitters to start the procedure over again. 96 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK) position and 3 (RUN). Ensure the vehicle...
...) position. 4. Note: The eighth turn must have all remote entry transmitters to start the procedure over again. 96 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK) position and 3 (RUN). Ensure the vehicle...
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...transmitters. Note: If any door is open. Illuminated exit • When all of the vehicle doors was opened, the battery saver will be erased. 9. The inside lights will illuminate. 97 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The doors will lock, then unlock, to program each ... the exterior mirror puddle lamps, if equipped) will not turn off if: • they have been turned on using the panel dimmer control, the battery saver will shut off them off 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. Turn the ignition to the 1 ...
...transmitters. Note: If any door is open. Illuminated exit • When all of the vehicle doors was opened, the battery saver will be erased. 9. The inside lights will illuminate. 97 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The doors will lock, then unlock, to program each ... the exterior mirror puddle lamps, if equipped) will not turn off if: • they have been turned on using the panel dimmer control, the battery saver will shut off them off 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. Turn the ignition to the 1 ...
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... a complimentary roadside assistance program. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer's responsibility) • fuel delivery (2.0 gallons ... In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 208 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) U.S. In the United States,...
... a complimentary roadside assistance program. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer's responsibility) • fuel delivery (2.0 gallons ... In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 208 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) U.S. In the United States,...
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...direction signals will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is located on the instrument panel by contacting your battery. Use it when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, ...at www.ford.ca. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. If you need to obtain reimbursement information, call 1-800-665-2006. Roadside Emergencies Canadian customers who need to arrange roadside assistance for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may have been activated. 209 2005 Freestyle (219) ...
...direction signals will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is located on the instrument panel by contacting your battery. Use it when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, ...at www.ford.ca. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. If you need to obtain reimbursement information, call 1-800-665-2006. Roadside Emergencies Canadian customers who need to arrange roadside assistance for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may have been activated. 209 2005 Freestyle (219) ...
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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) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F19 Fuse Amp Rating 10A ... breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. The...
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) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F19 Fuse Amp Rating 10A ... breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. The...
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An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push-start capability; doing so may damage the catalytic converter. 216 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not attempt to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Roadside Emergencies Fuse... fuses 40 and 41 Starter motor solenoid Front A/C blower motor Wipers Not used PCM PCM JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start your vehicle.
An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push-start capability; doing so may damage the catalytic converter. 216 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not attempt to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Roadside Emergencies Fuse... fuses 40 and 41 Starter motor solenoid Front A/C blower motor Wipers Not used PCM PCM JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start your vehicle.
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... other accessories off. Park the booster vehicle close to start your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 217 Roadside Emergencies Preparing your...
... other accessories off. Park the booster vehicle close to start your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 217 Roadside Emergencies Preparing your...
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Connect the negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 218 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Roadside Emergencies 2.
Connect the negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 218 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Roadside Emergencies 2.