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Driving indicator light on the control will illuminate when the system is turned off. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not turned off, it may indicate a failure in the RSS. Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will affect the accuracy of the RSS. If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. With the AWD option, power will be delivered to the front wheels and distributed to the rear wheels as needed. The AWD system is active all the time and requires no input from the operator. All components of the AWD system are sealed for life and require no maintenance. If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided should never be used. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive. Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage which is not covered under 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. When driving at slow speeds off-highway under high outside temperatures, use L (Low) gear when possible. L (Low) gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine. 198 2006 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
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
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	46
Operating tips	48
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	49
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	51
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	51
Lights	52
HEADLAMP CONTROL	52
Autolamp control (if equipped)	52
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	52
Foglamp control (if equipped)	53
High beams	53
Flash to pass	53
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	54
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	54
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	54
Vertical aim adjustment	54
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	56
INTERIOR LAMPS	56
Dome lamps and map lamps	56
BULB REPLACEMENT	56
Headlamp Condensation	56
Using the right bulbs	57
Replacing exterior bulbs	57
Replacing headlamp (high/low beam) bulbs	57
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	58
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	58
Replacing stop/tail/turn/backup bulbs	59
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	60
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	60
Replacing foglamp bulbs	60
Driver Controls	61
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	61
Rear window wiper/washer controls	62
TILT STEERING WHEEL	62
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	63
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	63
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	63
Storage compartment	64
Conversation mirror (if equipped)	64
CENTER CONSOLE	64
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	65
POWER WINDOWS	66
One touch up or down	66
Window lock	67
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)	67
Security Override	67
Accessory delay	68
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	68
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	68
Power side view mirrors	68
Fold-away mirrors	69
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	69
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	69
SPEED CONTROL	70
Setting speed control	70
Disengaging speed control	71
Resuming a set speed	71
Increasing speed while using speed control	71
Reducing speed while using speed control	72
Turning off speed control	72
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Radio control features	73
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	73
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	74
Programming	75
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	77
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	77
Erasing HomeLink buttons	78
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	78
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	78
Selectable features	79
Reset	79
Info menu	79
Odometer/Trip odometer	79
Distance to empty (DTE)	79
Average fuel economy (AFE)	80
Fuel Used	80
Trip elapsed drive time	80
Compass display	81
Compass zone adjustment	81
Compass calibration adjustment	82
Setup menu	83
Language	83
Units (English/Metric)	84
System check	84
System warnings	84
LIFTGATE	88
CARGO AREA FEATURES	88
Cargo net (if equipped)	88
Cargo van storage compartment (if equipped)	89
LUGGAGE RACK	89
Locks and Security	90
KEYS	90
POWER DOOR LOCKS	90
Smart locks	90
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	90
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	91
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	92
Unlocking the doors	92
Locking the doors/liftgate	93
Sounding a panic alarm	93
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	93
Activating the memory seat feature	94
Replacing the battery	94
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	95
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	95
Illuminated entry	96
Battery saver	96
Illuminated exit	97
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	97
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals	97
Erasing personal code	98
Anti-scan feature	98
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry	98
Autolock	99
Deactivating/activating autolock	99
Power door unlock/lock procedure	99
Keyless entry key pad procedure	100
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	100
Anti-theft indicator	101
Automatic arming	101
Automatic disarming	101
Replacement keys	101
Programming spare keys	102
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	103
Arming the system	103
Disarming the system	104
Triggering the anti-theft system	104
Seating and Safety Restraints	105
SEATING	105
Adjustable head restraints	105
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	106
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	107
Folding down the front passenger seatback	107
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	108
Heated seats (if equipped)	109
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	110
REAR SEATS	110
Head restraints	110
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back	111
Adjusting second row seats (if equipped)	112
Accessing the third row seats	112
Exiting the third row seat	114
Stowing the third row bench or split bench seat (if equipped)	116
Unstowing the third row seat	117
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	118
Personal Safety System	118
How does the Personal Safety System work?	119
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	119
Front crash severity sensor	119
Driver’s seat position sensor	120
Front passenger sensing system	120
Front safety belt usage sensors	120
Front safety belt pretensioners	121
Front safety belt energy management retractors	121
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	121
Safety belt precautions	122
Combination lap and shoulder belts	123
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	123
Vehicle sensitive mode	124
Automatic locking mode	124
When to use the automatic locking mode	124
How to use the automatic locking mode	124
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	125
Safety belt height adjustment	125
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	126
Conditions of operation	126
Safety belt extension assembly	126
Safety belt maintenance	127
BeltMinder	127
One time disable	130
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	130
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	132
Important SRS precautions	133
Children and airbags	134
Determining if the system is operational	135
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	135
Front passenger sensing system	137
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	141
How does the side airbag system work?	142
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	143
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	144
Determining if the system is operational	146
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	146
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	146
Important child restraint precautions	146
Children and safety belts	147
Child booster seats	147
Types of booster seats	148
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	150
Child and infant or child safety seats	150
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	151
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	154
Front passenger seating position (delivery van only)	155
Rear seating positions	158
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	159
Tires, Wheels and Loading	161
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	161
Treadwear	161
Traction AA A B C	161
Temperature A B C	162
TIRES	162
Glossary of tire terminology	162
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	163
TIRE CARE	166
Inspecting your tires	166
Tire wear	166
Damage	166
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	167
Tire Replacement Requirements	167
Safety practices	168
Highway hazards	168
Tire and wheel alignment	168
Tire rotation	169
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	170
Information on “P” type tires	171
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	174
Information on “T” type tires	175
Location of the tire label	175
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	175
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	176
TRAILER TOWING	182
Preparing to tow	183
Hitches	183
Safety chains	183
Trailer brakes	183
Trailer lamps	184
Driving while you tow	184
Servicing after towing	184
Trailer towing tips	184
RECREATIONAL TOWING	185
Driving	186
STARTING	186
Positions of the ignition	186
Starting your vehicle	186
Important safety precautions	187
Starting the engine	188
Guarding against exhaust fumes	189
Important ventilating information	189
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	189
BRAKES	189
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	190
Using ABS	190
ABS warning lamp	190
Parking brake	191
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	191
STEERING	192
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	193
Brake-shift interlock	193
Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT)	195
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	196
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	198
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	198
Basic operating principles	199
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	199
If your vehicle gets stuck	199
Emergency maneuvers	200
AWD Systems (if equipped)	200
Sand	200
Mud and water	201
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	202
Driving on snow and ice	203
Maintenance and Modifications	203
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	204
Roadside Emergencies	205
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	205
Getting roadside assistance	205
Using roadside assistance	206
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	206
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	206
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	207
FUSES AND RELAYS	207
Fuses	207
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	208
Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)	208
Power distribution box	211
CHANGING THE TIRES	214
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	214
Removing the spare tire and jack	216
Tire change procedure	217
Stowing the tire and jack	220
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	221
JUMP STARTING	222
Preparing your vehicle	222
Connecting the jumper cables	223
Jump starting	225
Removing the jumper cables	225
WRECKER TOWING	227
Customer Assistance	229
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	229
At home	229
Away from home	229
Additional Assistance	230
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	231
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	232
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	233
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	233
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	234
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	235
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	235
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	235
Cleaning	236
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	236
WAXING	237
PAINT CHIPS	237
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	237
ENGINE	238
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	238
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	239
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	239
INTERIOR TRIM	240
INTERIOR	240
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	240
UNDERBODY	241
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	241
Maintenance and Specifications	243
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	243
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	243
Working with the engine off	243
Working with the engine on	243
OPENING THE HOOD	244
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	245
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	246
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	246
ENGINE OIL	247
Checking the engine oil	247
Adding engine oil	248
Engine oil and filter recommendations	249
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	249
BATTERY	250
ENGINE COOLANT	252
Checking engine coolant	252
Adding engine coolant	253
Recycled engine coolant	257
Coolant refill capacity	257
Severe climates	257
FUEL FILTER	258
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	258
Important safety precautions	258
Refueling	260
Fuel Filler Cap	260
Choosing the right fuel	261
Octane recommendations	262
Fuel quality	262
Cleaner air	263
Running out of fuel	263
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	263
Measuring techniques	263
Filling the tank	263
Calculating fuel economy	264
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	264
Habits	265
Maintenance	265
Conditions	265
EPA window sticker	266
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	266
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	267
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	268
POWER STEERING FLUID	268
BRAKE FLUID	269
TRANSAXLE FLUID	269
Checking automatic transaxle fluid—CVT transaxle	269
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	270
REFILL CAPACITIES	271
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	273
ENGINE DATA	274
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	275
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	276
Safety Compliance Certification Label	276
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	277
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	278
Accessories	279
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	279
Exterior style	279
Interior style	280
Lifestyle	280
Peace of mind	280

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indicator light on the control will illuminate when the system is turned

off. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not turned off, it

may indicate a failure in the RSS.

Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free

from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the

sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will

affect the accuracy of the RSS.

If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving

it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing

inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive ( AWD)

system. With the AWD option, power will be delivered to the front

wheels and distributed to the rear wheels as needed. The AWD system is

active all the time and requires no input from the operator.

All components of the AWD system are sealed for life and require no

maintenance.

If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size

other than the tire provided should never be used. A dissimilar spare tire

size ( other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sizes

between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop

functioning and default to front wheel drive.

Note:

Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature

gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving

surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to

normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle under other than

those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might

result in damage which is not covered under 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.

When driving at slow speeds off-highway under high outside

temperatures, use L ( Low) gear when possible. L ( Low) gear operation

will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability.

Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to

protect overheating of the engine.

2006 Freestyle

(219)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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