2007 Ford Five Hundred Owner Guide 2nd Printing
2007 Ford Five Hundred Manual
2007 Ford Five Hundred manual content summary:
- 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 1
54 54 58 58 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 64 64 65 68 70 72 76 81 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 91 91 91 105 1 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 202 202 203 204 204 210 217 217 223 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 225 231 232 Cleaning 233 2 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company 3 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 5 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was traveling; and • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Cell phone limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
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 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
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 Low Tire Pressure Warning 9 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
(I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. 11 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
hot. Traction Control active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control is active. If the light remains on, it indicates a Traction Control or an AWD Fault. Have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened. 13 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 14 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the one second will reset the trip odometer to zero. 15 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
System (if equipped) 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 COMPRESS 1 2 3 4 5 Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory is turned off or either front door is opened. / Tuner: Press to 1. manually go up or down the radio 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
Systems 3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS / / SEEK to manually Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. / / SEEK . Use 17 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
Entertainment Systems Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU to access and use / press to view the previous display text. 18 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
to stop. 14. Seek: In radio mode, press to access the previous strong station. In CD mode, press to access the previous CD track. 19 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
ignition switch is turned back on. 17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 18. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. 19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. 20 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
to Category Mode under Menu for further information. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 21 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. front and rear speakers. / / SEEK . Use 22 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 23 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
Entertainment Systems 5. Seek: In radio mode, press access the next strong station. In CD mode, press to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if folders are available. 10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track. 24 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
Entertainment Systems 11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track. 12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 25 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to auto eject all CDs present in the system. If there is no CD present, the display will read NO CD. 20. CD slot: Insert a for extended periods of time. • Clean using a circular motion. 26 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
dealer for further information. Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer display may display NO SIGNAL to indicate the interference. 27 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
channel. Internal module or If this message does system failure not clear within a short present. period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault. See your authorized dealer for service. SAT FAULT 28 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 29
working properly. Category information Category information not available. not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. Condition Channel no longer available. UNSUBSCRIBED NO TEXT NO TEXT NO TEXT 29 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 30
MP3 media. You can also plug in and play auxiliary media devices such as video game systems and MP3 players. Please review this material to become familiar with the Family Entertainment System (FES) features and safety information. 30 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 31
Entertainment Systems DVD player controls 1. MAIN control • NEXT - Press to access the next track on the CD, the next chapter on used by some user interactive discs during movie play. 5. MENU control Press to bring up the disc menu. 31 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 32
. (If a disc is not playing, but is present in the system, pressing eject will eject the disc). 9. DISPLAY (DISP) control Press screen quality will degrade if the display mode is changed to "Zoom." DVD control features Menu control Press 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 33
Entertainment Systems • Press the REV control to move the cursor left one position REV NEXT PREV FWD • Press the FWD control The ENTER control allows you to select highlighted items when in MENU mode. NEXT REV PREV FWD ENTER 33 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 34
slow play mode, press the PLAY/PAUSE control. This will pause the disc playing. Once the system is in pause mode, press the FWD or REV control for slow motion playback. Three different speeds by using the arrow and ENTER controls. 34 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 35
Entertainment Systems Remote control 1. REV (REVERSE) control Press to reverse the direction of the DVD movie. 2. FWD (FORWARD) control item from the menu. In stop mode, press the control to select the next audio memory preset. 35 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 36
only when the Family Entertainment System is playing a movie. front speakers, changing to single play will turn the DVD player off. When radio is powered off and back on, it will be in Single Play mode, even if upon power off the radio was in Dual play mode. 36 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 37
Entertainment Systems Battery replacement Batteries are provided with the remote control unit. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life your Family Entertainment DVD system including the remote control, and the DVD screen (if equipped). 37 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 38
received an infrared audio signal from the Family Entertainment System (FES). Note: Ensure that the line of sight between the headphone and infrared transmitter (mounted on the DVD housing) is not obstructed for optimal performance. 38 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 39
plays standard CDs, DVDs and also plays most CD R/W, DVD R/W, VCD and MP3 media. Saving MP3 files • Your Family Entertainment System supports discs containing up to 255 files. Discs containing more than 255 files will not play. 39 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 40
of the DVD player becomes too hot, the high temperature sensor circuit stops machine operation. DVD/CD HOT will be displayed on the radio display . This DVD system can only play region 1 DVDs (DVDs manufactured for U.S. and Canada). 40 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 41
AUX (no disc in player) or DVD/CD play (disc in player) illuminates in the radio display. If a disc is in the system, playback should begin. To enable the aux inputs, press the STOP control or press the AUX control on the DVD player. 41 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 42
instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference. • Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family Entertainment DVD System. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. • Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. 42 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 43
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 43 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 44
spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents. Overspray from these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the screen and cause damage. Do not apply excessive pressure while cleaning the screen. 44 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 45
onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician. Cleaning system. NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Navigation System. Refer to the Navigation supplement for further information. 45 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 46
A/C. 5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages (defrost) and (floor/defrost). automatically in MAX A/C, Cannot be disabled in MAX A/C mode. 46 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 47
selector in the O (OFF) or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 48
for the passenger in the front of the vehicle. 3. R air through the windshield defroster, demister and 6. floor vents. : Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a 7. small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents. 48 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 49
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 49 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 50
/decrease the airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle. 3. R Rear defroster: Press to air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 50 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 51
driver heated seat. Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or 11. system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 51 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 52
in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the recirculated In manual override control, select and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan to the air highest 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 53
again. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 53 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 54
control clockwise to The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK. You can change the amount of time the the autolamp position. The headlamps will turn on. 54 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 55
. Pull the lever towards you again to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you, to the first detent, to activate and release to deactivate. 55 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 56
, autolamps or parking lamp position and • the transmission must be out of the Park position. Always The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 56 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 57
the horizontal reference line. 6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 57 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 58
lamps. BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can "D.O.T." for North America and an 58 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 59
warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. Function Trade number Headlamp high beam 2 9005 Headlamp low beam 2 9006 3157AK or Front 3 578 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 60
from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing headlamp (high beam) bulbs 1. Make sure are operated. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 60 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 61
Lights Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal out. 5. To remove the bulb, pull it straight out of the bulb socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing tail lamp/brake lamp/backup lamp/turn signal from the vehicle. 61 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 62
it out of the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight from the socket. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the the bulb out from the socket. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 62 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 63
bulbs 1. Make sure the foglamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 63 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 64
damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. 64 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 65
for additional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 65 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 66
used to secure sunglasses or a similar object. CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Press and release the button to adjust forward. Press and hold to fast forward. 66 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 67
blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. 67 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 68
ready to be used. Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty. POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play will perform a normal close or ONE TOUCH UP. 68 AUTO 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 69
closed or the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active), the window will stop. Security override can be used if the window movement is restricted in some way, for example, if there is ice on the window or seals. 69 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 70
front doors are opened. AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror with an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change abrasives, fuel or 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 71
the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. 71 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 72
set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on when driving up and down a steep hill. 72 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 73
SET SET • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. 73 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 74
: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 74 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 75
the next track on the disc. In any mode: • Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume. • Press MUTE to mute the volume. 75 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 76
at a prescribed position. Bounce back override: To override bounce back, press and hold the front portion of the control. For example: Bounce back can be used to overcome the resistance shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle 76 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 77
frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 77 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 78
buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking through 7 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) 78 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 79
and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink should signal. • Proceed with Step 4 in the "Programming" section. 79 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 80
. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 80 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 81
INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. 81 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 82
Selecting this function from the INFO menu, XX.X G USED will display the fuel used since last reset. The information displayed will be in gallons or liters, depending on English/metric mode state. Press and hold RESET to reset mode. 82 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 83
the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 84
5. Press and hold the RESET until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting. 6. Release the RESET control calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 85
that the heading changes accordingly. If this System Check Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 2. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices. 85 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 86
CHARGING SYSTEM 5. BRAKE SYSTEM 6. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 7. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 8. COOLANT LEVEL 9. FUEL CAP SECURE 10. FUEL LEVEL 11. DISTANCE TO E System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. 86 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 87
: • They will not disappear until a condition is changed. • They will reappear on the display ten minutes will be displayed Low fuel level Check charging system Check brake system Low brake fluid Warning returns after the ignition 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 88
life left reaches 0%, the OIL LIFE 0%, CHANGE OIL message will be displayed. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 88 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 89
oil life to 100% with system warnings CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED displayed: 1. Select this function System Check which will display "OIL LIFE XX% RESET IF NEW". 2. Press and hold the RESET until "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET" is displayed, then release. 89 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 90
anchors provided. Do not put more than 50 lbs. (22 kg) in the net. This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision. 90 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 91
Refer to the SecuriLock passive anti-theft system section later in this chapter for more information. the manual lock control on the door, locking the driver's door with a key, or using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 92
Keyless entry key pad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory-set 5-digit entry code indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled. 92 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post- - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 93
been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position and the vehicle is locked using the remote entry transmitter or the keyless entry keypad. The door lock controls are re-enabled when the vehicle is unlocked using the turn the feature on or off. 93 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 94
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. 94 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 95
these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. 95 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 96
entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 96 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 97
the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver's rear view. Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) The remote entry system can also control the memory seat /power mirrors/adjustable pedals feature. 97 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 98
equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 98 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 99
. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct recall Driver 2 settings. How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. 99 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 100
to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. 100 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 101
, or • any door is open. Perimeter lamps illuminated entry With the remote entry system, the following items will illuminate when the (unlock) control illuminated entry You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 102
1 (LOCK) position. • The battery saver will shut off the headlamps and foglamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. 102 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 103
set a driver and will not recall a memory setting. Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal keycode has been programmed to the module. 103 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 104
open the trunk, enter the factory set code or your personal code, then press the 5 • 6 control within five seconds. To lock all doors, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. 104 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 105
is in the 3 (RUN) position. If this occurs, the vehicle will not start and should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position. 105 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 106
the system serviced by your authorized dealer. Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don't have an extra coded key, coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 106 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 107
for at least three seconds but not more than 10 seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's then repeat this procedure from Step 1. 107 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 108
troubleshooting. Arming the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the turn signal lamps and will sound the horn. The system the door. 108 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 109
will return the vehicle to a disarmed state. Triggering the anti-theft system The armed system will be triggered if: • Any door, the hood or the trunk is opened without using the door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter. 109 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 110
behind your head. The head restraints can be moved up by pulling up on the head restraint. Push release button to lower head restraint. 110 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 111
manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side of the seatback. Move the control up or down to adjust lumbar support. Folding down the front passenger seatback The front or collision. 111 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 112
Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver stop or collision. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. 112 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 113
details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press the front or rear portion to tilt the seat. • Driver 113 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 114
system panel once to activate high heat. • Push twice to activate low heat. • Push a third time to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low heat, one light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit. 114 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 115
on how to use the keypad, refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. REAR SEATS Head restraints (if equipped) Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head. 115 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 116
of the seatback to release it, and then fold seatback down. When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into place. 116 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 117
vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors (first row only), and safety belt usage sensors. 117 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 118
event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. 118 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 119
front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety belt section in this chapter. 119 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 120
warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. 120 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 121
wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. It is extremely seat and using a safety belt properly. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 122
reduce your forward movement. Energy Management Feature - Front Outboard • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of risk of injury in a collision. 122 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 123
mode should be used any time a child safety seat (except a booster) is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and under should the combination lap and shoulder belt. 123 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 124
mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the front outboard seating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulder 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 125
, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching 125 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 126
Safety Restraints hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in the instrument cluster when the driver's and front passenger's safety belt is unbuckled. 126 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 127
for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system. Both the driver's and passenger or until the safety belts are buckled. 127 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 128
be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime. 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles (40 front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. "I'm not going far" "Belts are uncomfortable" "I was in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" 128 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 129
CRASH air bag system. One time disable If at any time the driver/front front passenger Belt-Minder are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process. 129 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 130
transmission) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder, this system is 4 times per second for 3 seconds. 130 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 131
airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to work in conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain offer any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy. 131 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 132
including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. Always transport children 12 years old and under in face and torso causing serious injury. 132 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 133
in a collision. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 133 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 134
not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Front airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 134 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 135
are part of the front passenger's seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger's frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate). 135 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 136
the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. 136 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 137
the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. 137 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 138
above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above. 138 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 139
it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance chapter of this Owner's Guide. 139 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 140
. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. 140 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 141
sensing system detects an empty seat, the front passenger seat-mounted side airbag will be deactivated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions. 141 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 142
unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 142 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 143
. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors (one on each side of vehicle). 143 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 144
front airbags. • Two crash sensors mounted on the B pillar (one on each side of the vehicle). • Two crash children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 144 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 145
problem and light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. 145 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 146
the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child's face or neck, the child should crash. 146 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 147
of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that stay seated like this for the whole trip? 147 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 148
a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). 148 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 149
manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. 149 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 150
for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat harness and a belt-positioning booster. 150 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 151
child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 151 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 152
portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into is latched securely by pulling on it. 152 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 153
side to side and forward. There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation. 10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is the child seat is properly secured before each use. 153 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 154
back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about anchor for the selected seating position. 154 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 155
properly in the event of a collision. 6. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter. 7. Tighten the child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. 155 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 156
LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. 156 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 157
to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 157 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 158
A, B, and C. The grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 158 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 159
air in a tire. • Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 159 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 160
of the vehicle behind the front door. • Bead area • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 161
"bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated. 161 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 162
air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air front and repaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. 162 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 163
replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 163 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 164
codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 165
than the maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the mounting. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing in as little as three to five seconds. 165 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 166
Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your vehicle the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 166 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 167
Tires, Wheels and Loading • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 167 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 168
for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. Information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Note: If your tire size 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 169
15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your Owner's Guide. If not, contact 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 170
in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. M+S or M/S: heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 170 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 171
(T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Maximum Load Dual lb. two tires (total) on the rear axle. 171 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 172
Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 173
roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle. 173 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 174
installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload. The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited rollover. 174 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 175
cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 175 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 176
Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 176 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 177
. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 177 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 178
limit: 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the 178 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 179
or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. 179 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 180
• Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. 180 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 181
or use a car-hauling trailer. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 181 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 182
normally reached after 10 minutes of moderate driving or idling. Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 182 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 183
buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 183 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 184
Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to LOCK, wait 10 seconds and try with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel. 184 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 185
vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer. Refer to Brake system warning P ! light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light. BRAKE 185 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 186
malfunction and needs to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled, ! P normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp BRAKE illuminates with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately.) 186 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 187
downward again to release the parking brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. Note: If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied, a chime will sound. 187 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 188
controlled through engine torque reduction. This is realized via the fully electronic engine control system. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 188 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 189
gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Remove the trim ring around the gearshift lever. 189 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 190
up and out of the gearshift assembly. 4. Locate the silver button in the driver side front area of the gearshift assembly. Press and hold the silver button while moving the gearshift lever out properly. See your authorized dealer. 190 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 191
CVT offers more responsive performance and increased fuel economy. P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 191 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 192
pedal is released than D (Drive). Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6-speed automatic transaxle (if equipped) P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. 192 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 193
on a flat surface at "parking speeds". Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS; this may include reduced performance or a false activation. 193 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 194
system may create false beeps. The RSS detects obstacles up to six feet (two meters) from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper system detects an object approaching, the tone will sound again. 194 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 195
your warranty. Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. 195 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 196
may be beneficial to disengage the Traction Control system while attempting to rock the vehicle. Do not transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. 196 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 197
will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. 197 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 198
should be checked and changed if necessary. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. 198 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 199
Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service , disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. 199 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 200
warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to heavy off-highway usage. 200 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 201
into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 201 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 202
is disabled, but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any roadside services. Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide for information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts 202 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 203
all front and rear direction signals will flash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery. 203 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 204
. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the front passenger footwell area in the right upper corner. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks wire damage and could start a fire. 204 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 205
Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 80A Mini fuses Tan Brown Red fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 205 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 206
Starter relay coil, PCM Delayed accessory (Driver window motor logic, Moonroof, Audio, Driver door lock switch illumination) F3 25A F4 F5 F6 F7 15A 20A 20A 7.5A F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 15A 20A 7.5A 20A 10A F13 F14 F15 7.5A 7.5A 10A 206 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 207
box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 207 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 208
Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected 12 Not used Front wiper, Front washer Not used Moonroof Not used Engine cooling fan Not used Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (Motor) 208 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 209
Not used Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) SJB power, SJB (Circuit breaker, Fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 15) Driver window motor Not used Not used Driver seat motors, Memory module Ignition switch (to SJB) Not used Front A/C blower motor 209 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 210
Not used Front wipers Not used 49 15A** 50 Full ISO relay 51 Full ISO relay 52 Full ISO relay 53 - 54 - 55 - 56 - 57 Full ISO relay 58 - * Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. 210 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 211
that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired. A dissimilar spare tire commercial car washing equipment • Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire 211 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 212
and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the service as soon as possible. 212 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 213
, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). 213 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 214
directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 2. Place is raised off the ground. 214 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 215
in the jack notch next to the tire you are changing. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is Install the wheel cover (if equipped). The wheel cover will 5 2 only install if the Ford/Mercury logo is aligned over the valve stem on the wheel. 215 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 216
, place the tire, with the tire's valve stem facing down, into the spare tire well and secure the wheel with the large wing nut. 216 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 217
miles (160 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Wheel lug nut dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 218
is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. 218 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 219
bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + - + + + 219 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 220
clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 220 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 221
the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - - + + + + 221 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 222
has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 222 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 223
placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transaxle. If your vehicle is to be towed from the front using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that the rear wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle. 223 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 224
car Wheel Drive (AWD) models, • Place the transmission in N ( Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 224 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 225
an authorized dealer to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 225 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 226
odometer reading • The vehicle identification number (VIN) Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program (U.S. only). 226 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 227
In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 227 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 228
Boulevard, Suite 800 Arlington, Virginia 22203-1833 Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. 228 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 229
reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage. When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. 229 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 230
in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations. Customers in the U.S. should call 1-800-392-3673. 230 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 231
, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 231 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 232
SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510. 232 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 233
any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects. 233 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 234
Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 234 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 235
power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). 235 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 236
the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly. • Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches. • Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. If - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 237
strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or abilities of the seat materials. 237 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 238
equipped). Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag in a a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 239
AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your ) Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 239 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 240
and other burning (cigarettes) material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels. 240 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 241
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 241 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 242
plug 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Battery 6. Power distribution box 7. Air filter assembly 8. 6-speed automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped) 9. Engine oil dipstick 10. Engine oil filler cap 11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 242 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 243
in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident. Note: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. 243 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 244
the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 244 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 245
ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. 245 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 246
engine oil. For instructions, refer to install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until it stops. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 246 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 247
material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. 247 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 248
service. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 249
vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. 249 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 250
point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 250 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 251
information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 252
the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 252 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 253
or the "FULL COLD" level on the reservoir. 6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) 7. Pull off metal pin and remove coolant bleed plug from the thermostat housing. 253 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 254
through the thermostat housing opening until full at housing opening. 9. Install the thermostat housing bleed plug. Install metal pin by pushing into the slot. After any coolant has to bring the liquid level to the proper level. 254 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 255
Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system winter months. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 256
the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. 256 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 257
under certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 257 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 258
it clicks at least once. If the indicator comes on and stays on after you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. 258 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 259
indicate that these additives can cause your vehicle's emission control system to deteriorate more rapidly. Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty. 259 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 260
"cleaner-burning" gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the Right Fuel section. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components. 260 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 261
empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling, an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. 261 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 262
and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy. 262 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 263
[180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. 263 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 264
than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. 264 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 265
operating exhaust system inspected and repaired immediately. Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 266
position indicator blinks for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If the eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if indicator stays on solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for the I/M testing. 266 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 267
not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will have to be repeated. POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. 1. Start this chapter for the proper fluid type. 267 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 268
system could be compromised; seek service from your authorized dealer immediately. TRANSAXLE FLUID Checking automatic transaxle fluid-CVT transaxle Do not use supplemental transaxle fluid dealer for evaluation as soon as possible. 268 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 269
. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should read within the hot range on the dipstick if at normal operating temperature (158°F-176°F [70°C-80°C]). 269 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 270
without damage or voiding warranty. Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transaxle component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 mL) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. 270 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 271
plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 271 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 272
Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid2 Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid2 Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Motorcraft Specialty Power Transfer Unit Fluid 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 273
2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Part Name or Ford Part Number / equivalent Ford Specification Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 XO-5W20-QSP (US) Premium Synthetic CXO-5W20- LSP12 Engine oil (includes 6.0 quarts (5.7L) Blend Motor Oil (US) (Canada) / filter change) Motorcraft - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 274
Displacement Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio Engine drivebelt routing 3.0L-DOHC V6 engine 183 cubic inches 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 (0.052-0.056 inch) 1.32-1.42 mm Coil on plug 10.0:1 • 3.0L V6 Engine 274 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 275
number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 275 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 276
find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Description CVT (continuously variable transaxle) Six-speed automatic (Aisin F21) Code C A 276 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 277
Chrome exhaust tips Deflectors Exterior trim kits Grille inserts Splash guards Wheels Interior style Consoles Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker's package Cargo organization and management 277 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 278
and should be installed only by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may harm accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 278 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 279
...150 attaching with tether straps ...154 in front seat ...151 in rear seat ...151 Child safety seats booster seats ...146 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...235 instrument panel ...236 interior ...237 plastic parts ...235 279 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 280
...185 Engine oil ...244 change oil soon warning, message center ...244 checking and adding ...244 dipstick ...244 filter, specifications ...247, 271 recommendations ...247 refill capacities ...272 specifications ...272 Exhaust fumes ...185 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 281
(I/M) testing ...266 Instrument panel ...66 cleaning ...236 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...56 J Jack ...210 positioning ...210 storage ...210 Jump-starting your vehicle ...217 K Keyless entry system ...103 autolock ...91 keypad ...103 281 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 282
box (see Fuses) ...207 Power door locks ...91 Power mirrors ...70 Power point ...67 Power steering ...189 fluid, checking and adding ...267 fluid, refill capacity ...272 fluid, specifications ...272 Power Windows ...68 R Radio ...16, 21 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 283
166 care ...162 changing ...210, 213 checking the pressure ...162 inflating ...160 label ...172 replacing ...164 rotating ...166 safety practices ...165 sidewall information ...168 snow tires and chains ...173 spare tire ...211 terminology ...159 283 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 284
lights (see Lights) ...10 Washer fluid ...243 Water, Driving through ...201 Windows power ...68 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid ...243 operation ...64 replacing wiper blades ...244 Wrecker towing ...223 284 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 285
285 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 286
286 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 287
287 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred | Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 288
288
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
-
21
-
22
-
23
-
24
-
25
-
26
-
27
-
28
-
29
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
33
-
34
-
35
-
36
-
37
-
38
-
39
-
40
-
41
-
42
-
43
-
44
-
45
-
46
-
47
-
48
-
49
-
50
-
51
-
52
-
53
-
54
-
55
-
56
-
57
-
58
-
59
-
60
-
61
-
62
-
63
-
64
-
65
-
66
-
67
-
68
-
69
-
70
-
71
-
72
-
73
-
74
-
75
-
76
-
77
-
78
-
79
-
80
-
81
-
82
-
83
-
84
-
85
-
86
-
87
-
88
-
89
-
90
-
91
-
92
-
93
-
94
-
95
-
96
-
97
-
98
-
99
-
100
-
101
-
102
-
103
-
104
-
105
-
106
-
107
-
108
-
109
-
110
-
111
-
112
-
113
-
114
-
115
-
116
-
117
-
118
-
119
-
120
-
121
-
122
-
123
-
124
-
125
-
126
-
127
-
128
-
129
-
130
-
131
-
132
-
133
-
134
-
135
-
136
-
137
-
138
-
139
-
140
-
141
-
142
-
143
-
144
-
145
-
146
-
147
-
148
-
149
-
150
-
151
-
152
-
153
-
154
-
155
-
156
-
157
-
158
-
159
-
160
-
161
-
162
-
163
-
164
-
165
-
166
-
167
-
168
-
169
-
170
-
171
-
172
-
173
-
174
-
175
-
176
-
177
-
178
-
179
-
180
-
181
-
182
-
183
-
184
-
185
-
186
-
187
-
188
-
189
-
190
-
191
-
192
-
193
-
194
-
195
-
196
-
197
-
198
-
199
-
200
-
201
-
202
-
203
-
204
-
205
-
206
-
207
-
208
-
209
-
210
-
211
-
212
-
213
-
214
-
215
-
216
-
217
-
218
-
219
-
220
-
221
-
222
-
223
-
224
-
225
-
226
-
227
-
228
-
229
-
230
-
231
-
232
-
233
-
234
-
235
-
236
-
237
-
238
-
239
-
240
-
241
-
242
-
243
-
244
-
245
-
246
-
247
-
248
-
249
-
250
-
251
-
252
-
253
-
254
-
255
-
256
-
257
-
258
-
259
-
260
-
261
-
262
-
263
-
264
-
265
-
266
-
267
-
268
-
269
-
270
-
271
-
272
-
273
-
274
-
275
-
276
-
277
-
278
-
279
-
280
-
281
-
282
-
283
-
284
-
285
-
286
-
287
-
288
 |
 |
Introduction
4
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning lights and chimes
10
Gauges
14
Entertainment Systems
16
AM/FM stereo with CD
16
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD
21
Satellite radio information
27
Family entertainment system
30
Navigation system
45
Climate Controls
46
Manual heating and air conditioning
46
Automatic temperature control
48
Rear window defroster
53
Lights
54
Headlamps
54
Turn signal control
58
Bulb replacement
58
Driver Controls
64
Windshield wiper/washer control
64
Steering wheel adjustment
65
Power windows
68
Mirrors
70
Speed control
72
Moon roof
76
Message center
81
Locks and Security
91
Keys
91
Locks
91
Anti-theft system
105
Table of Contents
1
2007 Five Hundred
(500)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)