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How To Reset Washer Fluid On Message Center Ford Freestyle

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... Turn signal control Bulb replacement 52 52 56 57 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 61 61 63 65 67 68 77 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 91 91 91 101 1 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Owner's Manual - Page 13

...Cluster Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is low. Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is engaged. If the indicators flash faster, check for a ...is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 13 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Contact your dealer as soon as possible. High beams...

Owner's Manual - Page 15

... may damage the engine. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset, tap on the ODO/TRIP button to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter on a grade. Refer to zero. 15 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

... oil life remaining is for vehicles without a message center. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE message will reset the trip odometer to odometer. 16 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For vehicles with a message center, refer to 100% after each oil change is now reset. 4. Your oil life is required whenever indicated...

Owner's Manual - Page 61

... a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pull and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid. • a long pull and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up two positions from OFF. Adjust the rotary control to ten seconds. 61 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...

Owner's Manual - Page 77

...DTE function will return within 10 minutes. 77 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this control to correctly detect the added fuel. Driver Controls MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on the message center...

Owner's Manual - Page 79

...Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Start the engine. 3. Refer to the ON position. 2. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message center...maps. Press and release RESET to Compass zone/calibration ...

Owner's Manual - Page 80

...the message center. Press and hold the RESET until the correct zone setting for your magnetic zone by referring to start the compass calibration function. 9. Release the RESET control, then slowly press RESET down ... than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL indicator changes to complete calibration. 80 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Note: If the...

Owner's Manual - Page 81

... 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls 10. The compass is now calibrated. Setup menu Press this function from English to change from the SETUP menu for the following displays: • Language • Units (English/Metric) • System Check Language 1. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through...

Owner's Manual - Page 82

Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each one for two to possible problems or ...monitored. The sequence of a multiple warning situation, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. 82 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. DOORS CLOSED 3. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. ...

Owner's Manual - Page 83

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) This acts as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages. Driver Controls The message center will display the last selected feature if there are divided into three categories: •...

Owner's Manual - Page 85

... If this warning message is less than one quarter full. For further information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check the washer fluid level. If you... maintaining proper voltage. 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...

Owner's Manual - Page 86

...life remaining is 10 percent and again when the engine oil life remaining is now reset. 86 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the recommended ... indicated by the message center and according to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Indicates the engine is low. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system...

Owner's Manual - Page 241

...reservoir 2. Power distribution box 6. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L DOHC V6 DURATEC ENGINE 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 241 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine coolant bleed plug 8. Engine oil filler cap 10. Air filter assembly...

Owner's Manual - Page 242

... you operate your vehicle in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. Protect yourself from engine heat. 242 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to drain into the oil pan. 3. Only use of injury or accident...

Owner's Manual - Page 250

...and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with your factory filled coolant can result in the windshield washer fluid container. Note: Use of water without engine coolant) can... and Specifications Do not add engine coolant when the engine is loosened slightly. 250 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not put engine coolant...

Owner's Manual - Page 268

Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Name Coupler Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Power Take-off Motorcraft SAE Unit (PTU) 75W-90 Fuel Efficient High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant Windshield Motorcraft washer fluid Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 2 Fluid Application Coupler Capacity 1.5 pints (0.7L) PTU 1.9 pints (0.9L) All 135 oz. (4.0L) Add the coolant type originally ...

Owner's Manual - Page 270

...-5 WSS-M2C258-A1 Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid VC-7-A (U.S., WSS -M97B51-A1 except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM) XT-2-QDX MERCON ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 Using any transaxle fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage. 1 270 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post...

Owner's Manual - Page 279

...running lamps (see Speed control) ...68 Customer Assistance ...208 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...237 Ford Extended Service Plan ...230 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index ...change oil soon warning, message center ...242 checking and adding ...242 dipstick ...242 filter, specifications ...245, 266 recommendations ...245 refill capacities ...267 279 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (...

Owner's Manual - Page 281

... rack ...90 Lumbar support, seats ...107-108 M Message center ...77 english/metric button ...81 system check button ...82 warning messages ...82 Mirrors ...63, 67 automatic dimming rearview mirror...Power steering ...196 fluid, checking and adding ...264 fluid, refill capacity ...267 fluid, specifications ...269, 271 Power Windows ...65 R Radio ...17, 20 Relays ...210 281 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners...