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Driving Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released. P ! BRAKE Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. Push the parking brake pedal 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. 177 2006 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIO SYSTEMS	17
AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)	17
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Sound System (if equipped)	20
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	24
Navigation system (if equipped)	25
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	25
	25
DVD player controls	25
DVD control features	26
Menu control	26
Next/Previous control	27
REV/FWD control	27
Enter control	28
CD play mode	28
Slow play mode	28
User menu mode	28
Remote control	29
Dual play mode	30
Single play mode	30
Battery replacement	31
Parental control	31
Wireless headphones	32
Wireless headphone operation	32
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flip-down screen	33
Playback and format	34
Saving MP3 files	34
Family Entertainment DVD System protection circuits	34
High temperature sensor circuit	34
Operating	34
Inserting a CD/DVD	35
Removing a CD/DVD (while playing)	35
Playing an auxiliary device	35
On-screen indicators	36
Safety information	37
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	38
Care and service of the DVD player	38
Environmental extremes	38
Temperature extremes	38
Humidity and moisture condensation	38
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	39
Foreign substances	39
Cleaning compact discs	39
Cleaning the DVD player	39
Climate Controls	40
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	40
Operating tips	41
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	42
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats (if equipped)	44
Operating tips	46
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	47
Lights	48
HEADLAMP CONTROL	48
Autolamp control (if equipped)	48
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	48
High beams	49
Flash to pass	49
Foglamp control (if equipped)	49
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	50
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	50
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	50
Vertical aim adjustment	50
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	52
INTERIOR LAMPS	52
Dome lamps and map lamps	52
BULB REPLACEMENT	52
Headlamp Condensation	52
Using the right bulbs	53
Replacing exterior bulbs	53
Replacing headlamp (low beam) bulbs	53
Replacing headlamp (high beam) bulbs	54
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	55
Replacing tail lamp/brake lamp/backup lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs	55
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	56
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	56
Replacing foglamp bulbs	57
Driver Controls	58
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	58
TILT STEERING WHEEL	59
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	59
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	59
Storage compartment	60
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	60
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	60
CENTER CONSOLE	60
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	61
POWER WINDOWS	61
One touch up or down	62
Window lock	63
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)	63
Security Override	63
Accessory delay	63
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	64
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	64
Power side view mirrors	64
Fold-away mirrors	64
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	65
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	65
SPEED CONTROL	65
Setting speed control	66
Disengaging speed control	66
Resuming a set speed	67
Increasing speed while using speed control	67
Reducing speed while using speed control	67
Turning off speed control	68
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Radio control features	68
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	69
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Programming	71
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	72
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	73
Erasing HomeLink buttons	73
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	73
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	74
Selectable features	74
Reset	74
Info menu	74
Odometer/Trip odometer	74
Distance to empty (DTE)	75
Average fuel economy (AFE)	75
Fuel Used	76
Trip elapsed drive time	76
Compass display	76
Compass zone adjustment	76
Compass calibration adjustment	77
Setup menu	78
Language	78
Units (English/Metric)	79
System check	79
System warnings	80
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	83
CARGO AREA FEATURES	83
Cargo net (if equipped)	83
Locks and Security	84
KEYS	84
POWER DOOR LOCKS	84
Smart locks	84
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	84
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	85
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	85
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	87
Unlocking the doors	87
Locking the doors	88
Sounding a panic alarm	88
Opening the trunk	88
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	88
Activating the memory seat feature	89
Replacing the battery	89
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	90
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	91
Illuminated entry	91
Battery saver	92
Illuminated exit	92
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	93
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals	93
Erasing personal code	94
Anti-scan feature	94
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	94
Autolock	94
Deactivating/activating autolock	95
Power door unlock/lock procedure	95
Keyless entry key pad procedure	95
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	96
Anti-theft indicator	96
Automatic arming	97
Automatic disarming	97
Replacement keys	97
Programming spare keys	97
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	99
Arming the system	99
Disarming the system	100
Triggering the anti-theft system	100
Seating and Safety Restraints	101
SEATING	101
Adjustable head restraints	101
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	102
Folding down the front passenger seatback	102
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	103
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	104
Heated seats (if equipped)	106
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	106
REAR SEATS	107
Head restraints (if equipped)	107
Split-folding rear seat	107
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	108
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	109
Personal Safety System	109
How does the Personal Safety System work?	109
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	110
Front crash severity sensor	110
Driver’s seat position sensor	110
Front passenger sensing system	110
Front safety belt usage sensors	111
Front safety belt pretensioners	111
Front safety belt energy management retractors	111
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	111
Safety belt precautions	112
Combination lap and shoulder belts	113
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	114
Vehicle sensitive mode	114
Automatic locking mode	114
When to use the automatic locking mode	114
How to use the automatic locking mode	115
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	115
Safety belt height adjustment	116
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	116
Conditions of operation	116
BeltMinder	117
One time disable	120
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	120
Safety belt extension assembly	122
Safety belt maintenance	122
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	123
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	123
Children and airbags	125
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	125
Front passenger sensing system	127
Determining if the system is operational	131
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	132
How does the side airbag system work?	133
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	134
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	135
Determining if the system is operational	137
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	137
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	137
Important child restraint precautions	137
Children and safety belts	138
Child booster seats	138
When children should use booster seats	139
Types of booster seats	139
The importance of shoulder belts	140
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	141
Child and infant or child safety seats	141
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	142
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	145
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	147
Tires, Wheels and Loading	149
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	149
Treadwear	149
Traction AA A B C	149
Temperature A B C	150
TIRES	150
Glossary of tire terminology	150
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	151
TIRE CARE	153
Inspecting your tires	153
Tire wear	154
Damage	154
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	154
Tire Replacement Requirements	155
Safety practices	155
Highway hazards	156
Tire and wheel alignment	156
Tire rotation	156
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	158
Information on “P” type tires	158
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	161
Information on “T” type tires	162
Location of the tire label	162
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	163
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	163
TRAILER TOWING	169
Preparing to tow	169
Hitches	169
Safety chains	169
Trailer brakes	170
Trailer lamps	170
Driving while you tow	170
Servicing after towing	170
Trailer towing tips	170
RECREATIONAL TOWING	171
Driving	172
STARTING	172
Positions of the ignition	172
Starting your vehicle	172
Important safety precautions	173
Starting the engine	174
Guarding against exhaust fumes	175
Important ventilating information	175
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	175
BRAKES	175
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	176
Using ABS	176
ABS warning lamp	176
Parking brake	177
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	178
STEERING	178
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	179
Brake-shift interlock	179
Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped)	181
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	182
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	183
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	185
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	185
Basic operating principles	186
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	186
If your vehicle gets stuck	186
Emergency maneuvers	187
AWD Systems (if equipped)	188
Sand	188
Mud and water	188
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	189
Driving on snow and ice	190
Maintenance and Modifications	191
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	191
Roadside Emergencies	192
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	192
Getting roadside assistance	192
Using roadside assistance	193
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	193
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	194
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	194
FUSES AND RELAYS	195
Fuses	195
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	195
Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)	196
Power distribution box	198
CHANGING THE TIRES	201
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	202
Removing the spare tire and jack	204
Tire change procedure	204
Stowing the tire and jack	207
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	208
JUMP STARTING	208
Preparing your vehicle	209
Connecting the jumper cables	209
Jump starting	211
Removing the jumper cables	212
WRECKER TOWING	214
Customer Assistance	216
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	216
At home	216
Away from home	216
Additional Assistance	217
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	218
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	219
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	220
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	220
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	221
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	222
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	222
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	222
Cleaning	223
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	223
WAXING	224
PAINT CHIPS	224
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	224
ENGINE	225
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	225
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	226
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	226
INTERIOR TRIM	227
INTERIOR	227
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	228
UNDERBODY	228
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	228
Maintenance and Specifications	230
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	230
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	230
Working with the engine off	230
Working with the engine on	230
OPENING THE HOOD	231
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	232
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	233
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	233
ENGINE OIL	234
Checking the engine oil	234
Adding engine oil	235
Engine oil and filter recommendations	236
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	236
BATTERY	237
ENGINE COOLANT	239
Checking engine coolant	239
Adding engine coolant	240
Recycled engine coolant	244
Coolant refill capacity	244
Severe climates	244
FUEL FILTER	245
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	245
Important safety precautions	245
Refueling	247
Fuel Filler Cap	247
Choosing the right fuel	248
Octane recommendations	249
Fuel quality	249
Cleaner air	249
Running out of fuel	249
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	250
Measuring techniques	250
Filling the tank	250
Calculating fuel economy	251
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	251
Habits	251
Maintenance	252
Conditions	252
EPA window sticker	253
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	253
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	254
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	255
POWER STEERING FLUID	255
BRAKE FLUID	256
TRANSAXLE FLUID	256
Checking automatic transaxle fluid—CVT transaxle	256
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	257
Checking automatic transmission fluid at operating temperature (158°F-176°F [70°C-80°C])	257
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (32°F-81°F [17°C-27°C])	258
Low fluid level	258
High fluid level	258
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	258
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	259
REFILL CAPACITIES	260
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	262
ENGINE DATA	264
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	264
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	266
Safety Compliance Certification Label	266
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	266
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	267
Accessories	268
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	268
Exterior style	268
Interior style	269
Lifestyle	269
Peace of mind	269