Ford Freestyle 2006 User Manual

2006

FREESTYLE

ANY

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FORD MO CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER

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P DEARBORN, 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: 1-800-232-5952)

This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.

All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information.

For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

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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 carpeted floor panel in the rear of the vehicle. If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it to access the spare tire and jack.

FUSES

If your electrical components aren't working properly, a fuse may have blown. 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 shutoff switch is located in the front passenger footwell area in the right upper corner. For switch reset instructions, please consult your Owner's Guide.

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 “Regular” with octane ratings of 86 or lower that are sold in high altitude areas.

TIRE PRESSURE

Safe operation of your Freestyle 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.

ESSENTIAL

INFORMATION 2005 FREESTYLE

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 (60,000 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

The Continuously Variable Transaxle (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, the shifting in gear ratios is noticeable by increasing and decreasing engine RPM, which causes a slight energy loss as the gears change. The 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. Accelerating 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 recommended fluid could seriously damage internal transmission components. Please consult your Owner’s Guide.

The use of fluids other than

REAR WINDOW BUFFETING

When one or both of your rear windows are fully open, you may experience a wind throb or buffeting noise. This is common among all vehicles and can be eliminated simply by lowering a front window two to three inches.

ADDITIONAL

POWER SIDE MIRRORS

Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Rotate the control to the center position to lock the mirrors in place.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to lock or unlock the doors. It also allows you to activate a panic alarm with the key in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. The remote entry system can also control the memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped). Please consult your Owner's Guide.

KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD

The keyless entry keypad can be used to lock or unlock the doors without using a key. It can also control the memory seat, power mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped). Please consult your Owner’s Guide.

MEMORY FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED)

This feature will allow you to set two positions for the driver's seat, power mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped). Please consult your Owner's Guide.

FEATURES

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift is in the P (Park) position. Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you, or press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you.

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR

OPENER

The Universal Garage Door Opener provides a convenient way to replace up to three handheld transmitters with a single device. This feature will operate most garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, and home or office lighting. For programming, please consult your Owner's Guide.

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HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press the heated seat button to cycle through available settings of high heat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights).

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM

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The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects.

SEATING

ront Passenger Fold Flat Seat Back

The front passenger seat back can be folded down to a horizontal position to allow room for a long load. Ensure that the seat is in the rearmost position and the head restraint is fully down, prior to pulling the strap located on the back of the seat back.

Adjusting 2nd Row Bucket and Bench Seats

Lift the side handle to adjust the seat back. Using the same control will fold the seat back flat. Lifting the control (if equipped) located underneath the seat cushion will adjust the seat forward or backward.

Accessing the 3rd Row Seats

Ensure that the 2nd row seat adjustable head restraints (if equipped) are in the full down position and no objects such as books, purses, or briefcases are on the floor in front of the 2nd row seats before folding them down. Place the front row seat in a forward position to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully ”tumbled.” Lift the handle once to fold the seat back flat. Lift the same handle a second time to “tumble” the seat forward to allow access to the 3rd row seat.

Stowing the 3rd Row Bench or

Split Bench Seat in Tub

Move the adjustable head restraint (if equipped) fully down. Ensure that the stowage tub is clear of objects prior to cycling.

From the rear of the vehicle, fold the seat back by pulling and holding the number 1 strap while pushing the seat back forward. Release the strap after the seat back starts rotating forward.

Release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap while pulling on the long strap located on the seat back, to rotate the seat all the way into the tub in the floor.

AUDIO SYSTEM

remium/Audiophile In-Dash 6-CD/MP3 Sound System

On/Off/Volume Control

Push to turn ON or OFF. Turn to increase or decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

Tune/Disc Selector

Press to go up or down the radio frequency band or to select a desired disc. Also use in MENU mode to select various settings.

Bass/Treble

Press MENU until Bass/Treble settings are displayed. Adjust using the SEEK control.

Balance/Fade

Press MENU until Balance is displayed. Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers using the SEEK control. Press MENU again to display Fade. Press to adjust audio between the front and rear speakers using the SEEK control.

MP3 Track/Folder Mode

In Track mode, pressing SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the disc. In Folder mode, pressing SEEK will scroll only through tracks within a selected folder.

Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, the CD will begin playing where it last ended.

LOAD

Press LOAD to begin the CD load sequence. When the display prompts to select a slot, use the desired slot to load the CD. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to 6 CDs, one at a time, when the display prompts to load a CD.

AM/FM

Press to select AM or FM frequency bands.

Setting Memory Presets

To set a station: Select AM/FM frequency band, tune to a station, then press and hold a preset button until the sound returns.

SCAN control

Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

SEEK control

Press to access the next/previous strong station or track.

Setting the Clock

Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Use the up/down arrows and SEEK control to adjust the hours/minutes.

Dual Play/Single Play

If the vehicle has a DVD system, simultaneously press preset buttons 2 and 4 to switch between Dual Play and Single Play. Please consult your Owner's Guide for DVD system operation.

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CLIMATE CONTROL

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control

Driver and Passenger Side Temperature

Set desired cabin temperature with the blue and red buttons. Press to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver or passenger side of the cabin.

Dual Control (IF EQUIPPED)

Press DUAL to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. For controls without a DUAL button, press and hold AUTO to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.

Automatic Operation

Set desired cabin temperature. Then press AUTO for full automatic operation. The system will automatically adjust airflow temperature, front fan speed, airflow direction, A/C, and recirculated air based on the selected temperature to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature as soon as possible.

Defogging/Demisting

Press Defrost to distribute outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. To reduce humidity build-up in the vehicle, do not drive with the climate control turned off. Also, do not drive with recirculated air selected unless the A/C is operating.

One Button Air Flow Direction Control

Press repeatedly to select desired airflow direction.

Heated Seats

Press to cycle through available settings of high heat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights).

Rear

Press to give rear passenger control of the auxiliary climate system. Press again to turn system off.

Rear Temperature Control

Press to increase or decrease temperature to the rear of the vehicle.

Rear Fan Speed Control

Press to increase or decrease the rear fan speed.

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Max A/C Operation

Automatic Operation: Press AUTO for full automatic operation. Do not override A/C or recirculated air. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).

Override Operation: Select air distribution. Select A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with A/C to provide colder airflow. Set temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set to highest front fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.

Manual Override Operation

Set desired cabin temperature. Adjust any of the following for personal comfort preferences: front fan speed, airflow direction, A/C, and recirculated air. Front fan speed, A/C, and recirculated air overrides will not turn off the AUTO indicator light. Airflow direction overrides will turn off the AUTO indicator light.

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INTERIOR

FEATURES

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.

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.

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.

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

(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.

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.

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.

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.

NINE | TRACTION CONTROL

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.

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TEN | THROTTLE CONTROL /

TRANSMISSION LAMP

The throttle control / transmission lamp illuminates when powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected. Contact your dealer as soon as possible.

ELEVEN | ENGINE COOLANT LAMP

The engine coolant lamp Illuminates when the engine coolant is low. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and let the engine cool.

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.

ELEVEN THIRTEEN FOURTEEN

TWELVETEN

THIRTEEN | MESSAGE CENTER (

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.

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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.

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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