2006 Ford Freestyle Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INTERIOR TEN | THROTTLE CONTROL / TRANSMISSION LAMP FEATURES The throttle control / transmission lamp illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected. Contact your dealer as soon as possible. THIRTEEN | MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the RUN position, the message center displays important vehicle information by constantly monitoring vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status, preceded by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings. For more detailed information, please consult your Owner's Guide. ELEVEN | ENGINE COOLANT LAMP ONE | HEADLAMP CONTROL Turning the headlamp control clockwise to the first position turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps, and the tail lamps. Continuing to turn the headlamp control to the second position turns on the headlamps. To use the autolamp light-sensitive, automatic on-off control for the headlamps, turn the headlamp control counterclockwise. To turn autolamps off, turn the control clockwise to the O (OFF) position. To activate the high beams, simply pull the turn signal lever towards you to the second detent. Pull the lever towards you again to deactivate them. Use the same lever to activate the "Flash to Pass" feature. Pull the lever towards you to the first detent to activate and release it to deactivate. (resume) button will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RSM control will not work if the vehicle speed is below 30 mph (48km/h) or if the OFF button was pressed. To disengage the speed control, press the OFF or CNCL button or press the brake. The engine coolant lamp Illuminates when the engine coolant is low. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and let the engine cool. FOURTEEN | CHECK ENGINE LAMP The check engine indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the RUN position to check the bulb. If the lamp stays on or blinks, the On Board Diagnostics System has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately. TWELVE | ABS WARNING LAMP In an emergency, apply continuous force to the brake pedal. Do not pump the brakes. Any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal. If the lamp stays on or continues to flash, have your vehicle serviced. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning lamp is also illuminated. SIX | TILT STEERING COLUMN To adjust the steering wheel, push the adjustment lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is down, tilt the steering column to your desired position. While holding the steering column in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. Do not adjust while driving. "YOUR ADVENTURES ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN." TWO | FOGLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition on, the foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp, headlamp, or autolamp position, and the high beams are not on. Simply pull the headlamp control towards you to turn on the foglamps. The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. The foglamps will not operate when the high beams are activated. SEVEN | STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to adust the radio and CD features from the steering wheel. Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2 or CD. Press SEEK to access the next/previous strong station or track on a CD. Press VOL+/- to adjust volume and MUTE to mute the volume. THREE | PANEL DIMMER Use this control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps. EIGHT | WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER The multifunction lever controls the windshield wiper modes, speeds, and the windshield washer. For intermittent operation, move the control up one position. You can then adjust the rotary control to the desired interval speed. For normal or low wiper speed, move the control up two positions from OFF. For high speed operation, move the control up three positions from OFF. For windshield washer control, pull the end of the lever toward you. A brief pull causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. With a quick pull and hold, the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid. A long pull and hold will activate the wipers and washer fluid for up to ten seconds. FOUR | 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. FIVE | SPEED CONTROL For your speed control to work, you must press and release the ON button. Pressing and releasing the OFF button, disengages the system and turns it off. To set a desired speed, accelerate to the desired speed, press and release the SET+ button, then take your foot off the accelerator pedal. You can increase speed using speed control by pressing and releasing the SET+ button until you reach the desired speed, increasing speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) with each tap. You can decrease speed in the same way using the SET- button. Pressing the RSM 2005 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE NINE | TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED) This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle on slippery road surfaces such as snow, ice, or gravel. The system works closely with many of the elements already present in the Anti-lock Braking System. The system defaults to ON. However, should you become stuck, try switching the Traction Control™ off. TEN ELEVEN TWELVE THIRTEEN FOURTEEN ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT NINE As the owner of this very capable, very versatile and most refined new Ford Freestyle, you really are...ready to go. And wherever you're going, you'll get there with confidence and style. Pack it for work, pack it for play...your new Ford Freestyle is ready to take you...well...just about anywhere. From tight city streets to snow-covered country roads, your adventures are about to begin. So, what are you waiting for? Let's go. This Quick Reference Guide was designed to help you quickly get to know your new Freestyle and its features. For the most detailed information, please consult your Owner's Guide. So, let's get started. The sooner you know more about your new Freestyle...the sooner you can get packing. 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