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Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 80A COLOR Standard Maxi fuses Cartridge fuses maxi fuses Tan - - Brown - - Red - - Blue - - Yellow Yellow Blue Natural - - Green Green Pink - Orange Green - Red Red - Blue Yellow - Natural Black Fuse link cartridge Blue - Pink Green Red Yellow Black Mini fuses Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB) The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 211 2005 Freestyle (219) 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
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	25
	25
DVD player controls	25
DVD control features	26
Menu control	26
Next/Previous control	27
REV/FWD control	27
Enter control	27
CD play mode	28
Slow play mode	28
User menu mode	28
Remote control	29
Dual play mode	30
Single play mode	30
Battery replacement	31
Parental control	31
Wireless headphones	32
Wireless headphone operation	32
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flip-down screen	33
Playback and format	34
Family Entertainment DVD System protection circuits	34
High temperature sensor circuit	34
Operating	34
Inserting a CD/DVD	35
Removing a CD/DVD (while playing)	35
Playing a video game/auxiliary device	35
On-screen indicators	36
Safety information	36
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	37
Care and service of the DVD player	38
Environmental extremes	38
Temperature extremes	38
Humidity and moisture condensation	38
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	38
Foreign substances	39
Cleaning compact discs	39
Cleaning the DVD player	39
Climate Controls	40
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	40
Operating tips	41
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	42
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	44
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	46
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	48
OPERATING TIPS	50
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	51
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	51
Lights	52
HEADLAMP CONTROL	52
Autolamp control (if equipped)	52
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	52
Foglamp control (if equipped)	53
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	53
High beams	54
Flash to pass	54
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	54
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	54
Vertical aim adjustment	55
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	56
INTERIOR LAMPS	56
Dome lamps and map lamps	56
BULB REPLACEMENT	57
Headlamp Condensation	57
Using the right bulbs	57
Replacing headlamp (high/low beam) bulbs	58
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	58
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	59
Replacing stop/tail/turn/backup bulbs	59
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	60
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	60
Replacing foglamp bulbs	60
Driver Controls	61
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	61
Rear window wiper/washer controls	62
Changing the wiper blades	62
TILT STEERING WHEEL	63
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	63
STORAGE COMPARTMENT	63
Conversation mirror (if equipped)	64
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	64
POWER WINDOWS	65
One touch up or down	65
Window lock	66
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)	66
Security Override	66
Accessory delay	66
MIRRORS	67
Power side view mirrors	67
Fold-away mirrors	67
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	67
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	68
SPEED CONTROL	68
Setting speed control	68
Disengaging speed control	69
Resuming a set speed	69
Increasing speed while using speed control	70
Reducing speed while using speed control	70
Turning off speed control	71
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Radio control features	71
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	72
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Programming	73
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	75
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	76
Erasing HomeLink buttons	76
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	76
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Selectable features	77
Reset	77
Info menu	77
Odometer/Trip odometer	77
Distance to empty (DTE)	77
Average fuel economy (AFE)	78
Fuel Used	78
Trip elapsed drive time	79
Compass display	79
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	79
Setup menu	81
Language	81
Units (English/Metric)	81
System check	82
System warnings	82
CENTER CONSOLE	88
CELL PHONE USE	88
LIFTGATE	89
CARGO AREA FEATURES	90
Cargo net (if equipped)	90
Cargo van storage compartment (if equipped)	90
LUGGAGE RACK	90
Locks and Security	91
KEYS	91
POWER DOOR LOCKS	91
Smart locks	91
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	91
Childproof door locks	92
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	93
Unlocking the doors	93
Locking the doors/liftgate	94
Sounding a panic alarm	94
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	94
Activating the memory seat feature	95
Replacing the battery	95
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	96
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	96
Illuminated entry	97
Battery saver	97
Illuminated exit	97
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	98
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals	98
Erasing personal code	99
Anti-scan feature	99
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry	99
Autolock	99
Deactivating/activating autolock	100
Power door unlock/lock procedure	100
Keyless entry key pad procedure	100
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	101
Theft indicator	101
Automatic arming	102
Automatic disarming	102
Replacement keys	102
Programming spare keys	102
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	104
Arming the system	104
Disarming the system	105
Triggering the anti-theft system	105
Seating and Safety Restraints	106
SEATING	106
Adjustable head restraints	106
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	107
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	107
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)	108
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	108
Heated seats (if equipped)	110
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	110
REAR SEATS	111
Head restraints	111
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back	112
Adjusting second row seats (if equipped)	112
Accessing the third row seats	112
Exiting the third row seat	114
Stowing the third row bench or split bench seat (if equipped)	116
Unstowing the third row seat	117
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	119
Personal Safety System	119
How does the Personal Safety System work?	119
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	120
Front crash severity sensor	120
Driver’s seat position sensor	120
Front passenger sensing system	120
Front safety belt usage sensors	121
Front safety belt pretensioners	121
Front safety belt energy management retractors	121
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	121
Safety belt precautions	122
Combination lap and shoulder belts	123
Energy Management Feature — Outboard	124
Vehicle sensitive mode	124
Automatic locking mode	124
When to use the automatic locking mode	124
How to use the automatic locking mode	125
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	125
Safety belt height adjustment	126
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	126
Conditions of operation	126
BeltMinder	127
One time disable	129
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	129
Safety belt extension assembly	131
Safety belt maintenance	131
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	132
Important SRS precautions	133
Children and airbags	134
Determining if the system is operational	135
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	135
Front passenger sensing system	137
Side airbag system (if equipped)	139
How does the side airbag system work?	140
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	142
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	143
Determining if the system is operational	144
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	145
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	145
Important child restraint precautions	145
Children and safety belts	145
Child booster seats	146
Types of booster seats	147
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	148
Child and infant or child safety seats	148
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	149
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	152
Front passenger seating position (delivery van only)	153
Rear seating positions	155
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	156
Tires, Wheels and Loading	158
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	158
Treadwear	158
Traction AA A B C	158
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	160
Inspecting your tires	161
Inflating your tires	161
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	163
CHANGING THE TIRES	163
Temporary spare tire information	163
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	164
Removing the spare tire and jack	166
Tire change procedure	166
Stowing the tire and jack	169
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	170
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	170
Information on “P” type tires	171
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	174
TIRE CARE	176
Tire wear	176
Safety practices	177
Highway hazards	177
Tire and wheel alignment	177
Tire rotation	178
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	179
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	180
TRAILER TOWING	186
Preparing to tow	187
Hitches	187
Safety chains	187
Trailer brakes	187
Trailer lamps	188
Driving while you tow	188
Servicing after towing	188
Trailer towing tips	188
RECREATIONAL TOWING	189
Driving	190
STARTING	190
Positions of the ignition	190
Starting your vehicle	190
Important safety precautions	191
Starting the engine	193
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	193
Guarding against exhaust fumes	193
Important ventilating information	193
BRAKES	194
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	194
Using ABS	194
ABS warning lamp	194
Parking brake	195
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	195
STEERING	196
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	197
Brake-shift interlock	197
Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT)	198
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	200
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	202
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	202
Basic operating principles	202
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	203
If your vehicle gets stuck	203
Emergency maneuvers	204
AWD Systems (if equipped)	204
Sand	204
Mud and water	205
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	205
Driving on snow and ice	206
Maintenance and Modifications	207
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	207
Roadside Emergencies	208
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	208
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	208
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	209
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	209
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	209
FUSES AND RELAYS	210
Fuses	210
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	211
Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)	211
Power distribution box	213
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	216
Preparing your vehicle	217
Connecting the jumper cables	217
Jump starting	219
Removing the jumper cables	220
WRECKER TOWING	222
Customer Assistance	224
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	224
At home	224
Away from home	224
Additional Assistance	225
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	226
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	227
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	227
Board membership	228
What the Board needs	228
Oral presentations	229
Making a decision	229
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	229
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	230
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	230
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	231
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	232
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	232
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	232
Cleaning	233
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	233
WAXING	233
PAINT CHIPS	233
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	234
ENGINE	234
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	235
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	235
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	236
INTERIOR TRIM	236
INTERIOR	236
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	237
UNDERBODY	237
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	237
Maintenance and Specifications	239
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	239
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	239
Working with the engine off	239
Working with the engine on	239
OPENING THE HOOD	240
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	241
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	242
ENGINE OIL	242
Checking the engine oil	242
Adding engine oil	244
Engine oil and filter recommendations	245
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	245
BATTERY	246
ENGINE COOLANT	248
Checking engine coolant	248
Adding engine coolant	249
Recycled engine coolant	253
Coolant refill capacity	253
Severe climates	253
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	254
Important safety precautions	254
Refueling	256
Fuel Filler Cap	256
Choosing the right fuel	257
Octane recommendations	257
Fuel quality	258
Cleaner air	258
Running out of fuel	258
Fuel Filter	258
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	259
Measuring techniques	259
Filling the tank	259
Calculating fuel economy	260
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	260
Habits	260
Maintenance	261
Conditions	261
EPA window sticker	262
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	262
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	263
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	264
POWER STEERING FLUID	264
BRAKE FLUID	265
TRANSAXLE FLUID	265
Checking automatic transaxle fluid—CVT transaxle	265
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	266
REFILL CAPACITIES	267
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	269
ENGINE DATA	271
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	271
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	273
Certification label	273
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	273
Engine number	274
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	274
Accessories	275
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	275
Exterior style	275
Interior style	276
Lifestyle	276
Peace of mind	276