trunk release FORD FIVE HUNDRED 2005 D258 / 1.G Owners Manual

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo net (if equipped)
The cargo net secures lightweight
objects in the cargo area. Attach the
net to the anchors provided. Do not
put more than 50 lbs. (22 kg) in the
net.
This net is not designed to
restrain objects during a
collision.
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Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The remote entry system allows you to:
•unlock the vehicle doors without
a key.
•lock all the vehicle doors without
a key.
•open the trunk without a key.
•activate the personal alarm.
•arm and disarm the perimeter
anti-theft system.
•operate the illuminated entry
feature.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position.
The panic feature operates with the key in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC)
position.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL remote entry transmitterswith you to the dealership in order to
aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
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2. Pressand release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the 3 (RUN) position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will flash.
Note:If any door is not closed properly, the lamps will not flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors are closed.Note:The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and
the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and trunk are closed. If any
door or the trunk is not closed, or if the hood is not closed in vehicles
equipped with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will chirp twice and
the lamps will not flash
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps
will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. Press again or turn the ignition to
the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3
minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
The remote entry system can also control the memory seat /power
mirrors/adjustable pedals feature.
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Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
To unlock the driver’s door,enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other. The interior lamps will illuminate.
To unlock all doors,enter the factory set code or your personal code,
then press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To open the trunk,enter the factory set code or your personal code,
then press the 5•6 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same time. You
do notneed to enter the keypad code first.
Autolock
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the brake pedal is released and the vehicle attains a speed greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 3 (RUN)
position, and
•you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal and the
vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Deactivating/activating autolock
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. There are three
methods to enable/disable this feature: One is through your dealer, the
second with a power door unlock/lock sequence, and the third with the
keypad.
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is off, and all vehicle
doors are closed.
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fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................242–243
lubricant specifications ..........248
Trunk ...........................................73
remote release ....................71, 76
Turn signal ..................................37
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................250
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................252
Vehicle loading ..........................155
Ventilating your vehicle ...........168W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................219
Water, Driving through .............184
Windows
power .........................................46
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....219
operation ...................................43
replacing wiper blades .............44
Wrecker towing .........................199
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