Owner's Manual
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only) 224 232 2 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 106 106 119 132 ... Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 158 158 160 163 170 180 186 189 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 190 190 194 195 197 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays...
only) 224 232 2 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 106 106 119 132 ... Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 158 158 160 163 170 180 186 189 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 190 190 194 195 197 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays...
Owner's Manual
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... driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 6 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 6 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
Owner's Manual
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... Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner's Manual
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... flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Brake system warning light: To P ! A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned to flash or remains on, have...
... flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Brake system warning light: To P ! A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned to flash or remains on, have...
Owner's Manual
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..., the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is running or hot. 14 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is left ON... possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. If the warning stays on after the park brake is overheating.
..., the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is running or hot. 14 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is left ON... possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. If the warning stays on after the park brake is overheating.
Owner's Manual
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...number 3157AK or Front park/turn lamp 2 3157A (amber) Front sidemarker lamp 2 168 Headlamp 2 9008 H13 Tail/brake/turn signal lamp 2 4057K Backup lamp 2 3156 License plate lamp 2 168 High-mount brake lamp 5 W5W Foglamp (if equipped) 2 H11 LL Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 6 578 All replacement.... The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will clear within 45 minutes of bulbs 57 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To replace all instrument panel lights - Lights BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps...
...number 3157AK or Front park/turn lamp 2 3157A (amber) Front sidemarker lamp 2 168 Headlamp 2 9008 H13 Tail/brake/turn signal lamp 2 4057K Backup lamp 2 3156 License plate lamp 2 168 High-mount brake lamp 5 W5W Foglamp (if equipped) 2 H11 LL Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 6 578 All replacement.... The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will clear within 45 minutes of bulbs 57 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To replace all instrument panel lights - Lights BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps...
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...Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise. 3. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 60 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Pull the bulb straight out. Install the new bulb in reverse... pull the bulb out from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. Lights Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the ignition control is in reverse order. Install in the OFF position. 2. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1....
...Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise. 3. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 60 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Pull the bulb straight out. Install the new bulb in reverse... pull the bulb out from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. Lights Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the ignition control is in reverse order. Install in the OFF position. 2. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1....
Owner's Manual
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... can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is in heavy traffic or on roads that are located on the...mm) of 30 mph (48 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you . Speed control does not ... rocker control (located on the accelerator pedal. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 68 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is in heavy traffic or on roads that are located on the...mm) of 30 mph (48 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you . Speed control does not ... rocker control (located on the accelerator pedal. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 68 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... set speed. light on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. Disengaging the speed control will turn on. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 69 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving... up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed Press the RES control and release it . 4. The indicator instrument cluster will not erase previous set speed on the 5. ...
... set speed. light on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. Disengaging the speed control will turn on. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 69 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving... up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed Press the RES control and release it . 4. The indicator instrument cluster will not erase previous set speed on the 5. ...
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... speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel) until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 70 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You can also...
... speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel) until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 70 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You can also...
Owner's Manual
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... equipped). Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 71 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press MEDIA to...
... equipped). Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 71 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press MEDIA to...
Owner's Manual
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...BRAKE SYSTEM 7. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. 82 2005 Freestyle...systems, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each of the systems being monitored. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the system check report is as follows: 1. For...
...BRAKE SYSTEM 7. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. 82 2005 Freestyle...systems, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each of the systems being monitored. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the system check report is as follows: 1. For...
Owner's Manual
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...-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 be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed Warning returns after you acknowledge the warning by pressing ... 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 be displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will display the last selected feature if there are divided into three categories: ...
...-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 be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed Warning returns after you acknowledge the warning by pressing ... 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 be displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will display the last selected feature if there are divided into three categories: ...
Owner's Manual
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... ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . Displayed when the park brake is overheating. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 84 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check the coolant and coolant level.... Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the engine coolant is engaged. Driver ...
... ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . Displayed when the park brake is overheating. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 84 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check the coolant and coolant level.... Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the engine coolant is engaged. Driver ...
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.... CHECK TRANSMISSION. Indicates the transmission is not completely closed . Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 85 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at normal... not operating properly. TRUNK AJAR (if equipped). Check the washer fluid level. If the warning stays on or continues to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper installation. For further information, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance ...
.... CHECK TRANSMISSION. Indicates the transmission is not completely closed . Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 85 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at normal... not operating properly. TRUNK AJAR (if equipped). Check the washer fluid level. If the warning stays on or continues to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper installation. For further information, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance ...
Owner's Manual
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... network communication between electronic modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Coolant system • Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission control module (TCM) • Fuel cap sensor ... LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER. 3. With your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 87 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press RESET until you find your personalized oil life %: 1.
... network communication between electronic modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Coolant system • Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission control module (TCM) • Fuel cap sensor ... LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER. 3. With your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 87 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press RESET until you find your personalized oil life %: 1.
Owner's Manual
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... compartment consists of two storage compartments located in the cargo area. LUGGAGE RACK Maximum load is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. Driver Controls CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo pouch net secures lightweight objects in the floor of the cargo area. 1. The cargo... kg) on the roof rack structure, or 100 lbs (45 kg) on the roof panel, evenly distributed. If it as far rearward as possible. 90 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not put more than 50 lbs. (22 kg) in the net.
... compartment consists of two storage compartments located in the cargo area. LUGGAGE RACK Maximum load is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. Driver Controls CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo pouch net secures lightweight objects in the floor of the cargo area. 1. The cargo... kg) on the roof rack structure, or 100 lbs (45 kg) on the roof panel, evenly distributed. If it as far rearward as possible. 90 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not put more than 50 lbs. (22 kg) in the net.
Owner's Manual
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...control. Locks and Security • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, • you put the vehicle in motion, and • the brake pedal is released and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft... in the 3 (RUN) position, and • you shift into any door or the liftgate is off, and all the doors and liftgate. 100 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the procedure needs to confirm the procedure is through your dealer, the second with a ...
...control. Locks and Security • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, • you put the vehicle in motion, and • the brake pedal is released and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft... in the 3 (RUN) position, and • you shift into any door or the liftgate is off, and all the doors and liftgate. 100 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the procedure needs to confirm the procedure is through your dealer, the second with a ...
Owner's Manual
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...than in the back seat and always properly use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to reduce the risk of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. Accident statistics suggest that...to the airbag when it provides valuable information early in front of the impact. A higher energy level is designed to help protect small 120 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system is used for more common, moderate-severity impacts. The most severe ...
...than in the back seat and always properly use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to reduce the risk of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. Accident statistics suggest that...to the airbag when it provides valuable information early in front of the impact. A higher energy level is designed to help protect small 120 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system is used for more common, moderate-severity impacts. The most severe ...
Owner's Manual
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... use appropriate child restraints. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of one buckle and one person. Seating and Safety Restraints Each seating position in your.... Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Always transport children 12 years old and under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your forward movement. 123 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... use appropriate child restraints. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of one buckle and one person. Seating and Safety Restraints Each seating position in your.... Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Always transport children 12 years old and under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your forward movement. 123 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)