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Driver Controls Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows. • Push down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to close. One touch up or down This feature is present on the driver's window only. To operate ONE TOUCH DOWN: • Press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The driver's window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation. If the switch is pressed and held to the normal close or ONE TOUCH UP position during a ONE TOUCH DOWN event, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held, the window will perform a normal close or ONE TOUCH UP. To operate ONE TOUCH UP: • Pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release quickly. The driver's window will close fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the one touch up. If the switch is pressed and held to the normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN position during a ONE TOUCH UP event, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held, the window will perform a normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN. AUTO 47 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	17
AM/FM STEREO/ SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	17
PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	20
RADIO FREQUENCIES	23
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	24
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	24
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	24
Climate Controls	25
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	25
Operating tips	26
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	27
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	29
OPERATING TIPS	31
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	32
Lights	33
HEADLAMP CONTROL	33
Autolamp control (if equipped)	33
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	33
Foglamp control (if equipped)	34
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	34
High beams	35
Flash to pass	35
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	35
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	35
Vertical aim adjustment	36
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	37
INTERIOR LAMPS	37
Dome lamps and map lamps	37
BULB REPLACEMENT	37
Headlamp Condensation	37
Using the right bulbs	38
Replacing headlamp (low beam) bulbs	38
Replacing headlamp (high beam) bulbs	39
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	40
Replacing tail lamp/brake lamp/backup lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs	40
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	41
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	42
Replacing foglamp bulbs	42
Driver Controls	43
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	43
Changing the wiper blades	44
TILT STEERING WHEEL	44
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	45
STORAGE COMPARTMENT	45
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	45
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	45
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	46
POWER WINDOWS	46
One touch up or down	47
Window lock	48
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)	48
Security Override	48
Accessory delay	48
MIRRORS	49
Power side view mirrors	49
Fold-away mirrors	49
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	49
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	50
SPEED CONTROL	50
Setting speed control	50
Disengaging speed control	51
Resuming a set speed	51
Increasing speed while using speed control	52
Reducing speed while using speed control	52
Turning off speed control	53
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Radio control features	53
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	54
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	55
Programming	55
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	57
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	58
Erasing HomeLink buttons	58
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	58
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	59
Selectable features	59
Reset	59
Info menu	59
Odometer/Trip odometer	59
Distance to empty (DTE)	59
Average fuel economy (AFE)	60
Fuel Used	60
Trip elapsed drive time	61
Compass display	61
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	61
Setup menu	63
Language	63
Units (English/Metric)	63
System check	64
System warnings	64
CENTER CONSOLE	70
CELL PHONE USE	70
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	71
CARGO AREA FEATURES	71
Cargo net (if equipped)	71
Locks and Security	72
KEYS	72
POWER DOOR LOCKS	72
Smart locks	72
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	72
Childproof door locks	73
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	73
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	75
Unlocking the doors	75
Locking the doors	76
Sounding a panic alarm	76
Opening the trunk	76
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	76
Activating the memory seat feature	77
Replacing the battery	77
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	78
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	78
Illuminated entry	79
Battery saver	79
Illuminated exit	80
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals	80
Erasing personal code	81
Anti-scan feature	81
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	82
Autolock	82
Deactivating/activating autolock	82
Power door unlock/lock procedure	83
Keyless entry key pad procedure	83
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	83
Theft indicator	84
Automatic arming	84
Automatic disarming	84
Replacement keys	85
Programming spare keys	85
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Arming the system	86
Disarming the system	87
Triggering the anti-theft system	87
Seating and Safety Restraints	88
SEATING	88
Adjustable head restraints	88
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	89
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)	89
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	90
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	90
Heated seats (if equipped)	92
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	92
REAR SEATS	93
Head restraints	93
Split-folding rear seat	93
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	94
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	95
Personal Safety System	95
How does the Personal Safety System work?	95
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	96
Front crash severity sensor	96
Driver’s seat position sensor	96
Front passenger sensing system	96
Front safety belt usage sensors	97
Front safety belt pretensioners	97
Front safety belt energy management retractors	97
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	97
Safety belt precautions	98
Combination lap and shoulder belts	99
Energy Management Feature — Outboard	100
Vehicle sensitive mode	100
Automatic locking mode	100
When to use the automatic locking mode	100
How to use the automatic locking mode	101
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	101
Safety belt height adjustment	102
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	102
Conditions of operation	103
BeltMinder	103
One time disable	106
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	106
Safety belt extension assembly	108
Safety belt maintenance	108
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	109
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	109
Children and airbags	111
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	111
Front passenger sensing system	113
Determining if the system is operational	116
Side airbag system (if equipped)	116
How does the side airbag system work?	117
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	119
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	120
Determining if the system is operational	121
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	122
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	122
Important child restraint precautions	122
Children and safety belts	123
Child booster seats	123
Types of booster seats	124
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	125
Child and infant or child safety seats	125
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	127
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	129
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	131
Tires, Wheels and Loading	133
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	133
Treadwear	133
Traction AA A B C	133
Temperature A B C	134
TIRES	134
Glossary of tire terminology	134
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	135
Inspecting your tires	136
Inflating your tires	136
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	138
CHANGING THE TIRES	138
Temporary spare tire information	139
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	139
Removing the spare tire and jack	141
Tire change procedure	141
Stowing the tire and jack	144
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	145
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	145
Information on “P” type tires	146
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	149
Information on “T” type tires	150
Location of the Safety Compliance Certification Label	150
TIRE CARE	151
Tire wear	151
Safety practices	152
Highway hazards	152
Tire and wheel alignment	152
Tire rotation	153
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	154
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	155
TRAILER TOWING	161
Preparing to tow	162
Hitches	162
Safety chains	162
Trailer brakes	162
Trailer lamps	163
Driving while you tow	163
Servicing after towing	163
Trailer towing tips	163
RECREATIONAL TOWING	164
Driving	165
STARTING	165
Positions of the ignition	165
Starting your vehicle	165
Important safety precautions	166
Starting the engine	168
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	168
Guarding against exhaust fumes	168
Important ventilating information	168
BRAKES	169
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	169
Using ABS	169
ABS warning lamp	169
Parking brake	170
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	171
STEERING	172
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	172
Brake-shift interlock	172
Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped)	174
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	175
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	176
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	178
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	178
Basic operating principles	179
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	179
If your vehicle gets stuck	179
Emergency maneuvers	180
AWD Systems (if equipped)	181
Sand	181
Mud and water	181
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	182
Driving on snow and ice	183
Maintenance and Modifications	184
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	184
Roadside Emergencies	185
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	185
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	185
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	186
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	186
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	186
FUSES AND RELAYS	187
Fuses	187
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	188
Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)	188
Power distribution box	190
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	194
Preparing your vehicle	194
Connecting the jumper cables	195
Jump starting	196
Removing the jumper cables	197
WRECKER TOWING	199
Customer Assistance	201
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	201
At home	201
Away from home	201
Additional Assistance	202
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	203
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	203
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	204
Board membership	204
What the Board needs	205
Oral presentations	205
Making a decision	206
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	206
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	206
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	207
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	208
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	208
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	209
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	209
Cleaning	210
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	210
WAXING	210
PAINT CHIPS	210
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	211
ENGINE	211
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	212
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	212
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	213
INTERIOR TRIM	213
INTERIOR	213
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	214
UNDERBODY	214
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	214
Maintenance and Specifications	216
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	216
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	216
Working with the engine off	216
Working with the engine on	217
OPENING THE HOOD	217
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	218
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	219
ENGINE OIL	219
Checking the engine oil	219
Adding engine oil	221
Engine oil and filter recommendations	222
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	222
BATTERY	223
ENGINE COOLANT	225
Checking engine coolant	225
Adding engine coolant	226
Recycled engine coolant	230
Coolant refill capacity	230
Severe climates	230
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	231
Important safety precautions	231
Refueling	233
Fuel Filler Cap	233
Choosing the right fuel	234
Octane recommendations	234
Fuel quality	235
Cleaner air	235
Running out of fuel	235
Fuel Filter	235
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	236
Measuring techniques	236
Filling the tank	236
Calculating fuel economy	237
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	237
Habits	237
Maintenance	238
Conditions	238
EPA window sticker	239
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	239
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	240
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	241
POWER STEERING FLUID	241
BRAKE FLUID	242
TRANSAXLE FLUID	242
Checking automatic transaxle fluid—CVT transaxle	242
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	243
Checking automatic transmission fluid at operating temperature (158°F-176°F [70°C-80°C])	243
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (32°F-81°F [17°C-27°C])	244
Low fluid level	244
High fluid level	244
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	244
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	245
REFILL CAPACITIES	246
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	248
ENGINE DATA	250
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	250
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	252
Certification label	252
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	252
Engine number	253
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	253
Accessories	254
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	254
Exterior style	254
Interior style	254
Lifestyle	255
Peace of mind	255