2005 Ford Five Hundred Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED ESSENTIAL INFORMATION LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire, which is smaller than a regular tire, and designed for emergency use only. The jack, spare tire, jack handle, and lug nut wrench are under the cargo cover in the trunk of the vehicle. FUSES If your electrical components aren't working properly, a fuse may have blown. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the front passenger footwell area in the right upper corner. UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS For optimum performance, use "Regular" unleaded fuel with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of at least 87. We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as "Regular" with octane ratings of 86 or lower that are sold in high altitude areas. TIRE PRESSURE Safe operation of your Five Hundred requires that your tires be properly inflated. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is found on the Tire Label or the Certification Label located near the front door latch on the driver's side. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the air pressure with a tire gauge. Don't forget the spare. Air pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE In addition to your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Ford provides new vehicle owners with a complimentary roadside assistance program. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for three years or 36,000 miles (57,900 km). It covers changing a flat tire, jump starts, limited fuel delivery, lock-out assistance, and towing of your vehicle. United States (800) 241 - 3673 Canada (800) 665 - 2006 UNDERSTANDING THE CVT (IF EQUIPPED) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) The CVT is a fully automatic transmission that electronically monitors vehicle system inputs/outputs and driver demands to select the desired drive ratio. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, the CVT continually adjusts the optimum overall drive ratio between engine and drive wheels for all operating conditions. As traditional automatic transmissions shift up or down in gears, this shifting in gear ratios is noticeable by increasing and decreasing engine RPM, which causes a slight energy loss as the gears change. These gear changes can be felt by the driver. With the CVT, there is no energy transfer loss from shifting because there is no gear shifting up or down. Acceleration up to vehicle operating speed is smooth and continuous, uninterrupted by gear shifting. The same holds true for coasting down to idle, smooth and continuous. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, the CVT offers more responsive performance and increased fuel economy. The use of fluids other than the recommended fluid could seriously damage internal transmission components. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. HOOD RELEASE To open the hood, pull the hood release handle under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the front center of the hood. Use the prop rod to support the raised hood.