brake FORD FIVE HUNDRED 2005 D258 / 1.G Quick Reference Guide

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
POWER MIRRORSTo adjust your mirrors, rotate
the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror andcounterclockwise to adjust
the left mirror. Move thecontrol in the direction you
wish to tilt the mirror. Thenrotate the control to thecenter position to lock themirrors in place.REMOTE ENTRY
SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with
a remote entry system, whichallows you to lock or unlockthe vehicle's doors and open
the trunk without a key. It alsoallows you to activate thepanic alarm with the key in the
1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position.
The remote entry system can
also control the memory seat,power mirrors, and adjustablepedals feature (if equipped).
For more information, pleaseconsult 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 adjustablepedals (if equipped). Set theposition by pressing the SETbutton (indicator will illuminate) thenpress the 1 or 2 button to set theposition to either Driver 1 or Driver
2. This memory setting can then berecalled when you press the 1 or 2button, enter Customer Code 1 or2 on the keypad, or when you
press unlock on the remote entrysystem (one of your remotetransmitters is associated withDriver 1 and the other transmitter isassociated with Driver 2).
KEYLESS ENTRY
KEY PAD
The keyless entry key pad
can be used to lock or unlockthe doors without using a
key. It can also control the
memory seat, power mirrors,and adjustable pedalsfeatures (if equipped).
For more information, pleaseconsult your Owner’s Guide.
AUTOLOCKYour vehicle is equipped with
an autolock feature. Theautolock feature willautomatically lock all doorswhen your vehicle is in motionand meets a set of conditions,as described in your Owner’s
Guide. Your vehicle comeswith this feature enabled.
You can enable or disable this feature by following theactivation or deactivationprocedure outlined in yourOwner's Guide.ADJUSTABLE PEDALS(IF EQUIPPED)The accelerator and brake
pedal should only beadjusted when the vehicle isstopped and the gearshift is
in the P (Park) position. Pressthe top of the control toadjust the pedals away fromyou or press the bottom ofthe control to adjust thepedals toward you.
HOMELINK®(IF EQUIPPED)The HomeLink Wireless
Control System on thedriver's visor provides aconvenient way to replace upto three handheldtransmitters with a singledevice. This feature willoperate most garage doors,
entry gate operators, securitysystems, and home or office
lighting. For programming,please consult your Owner's Guide.
REVERSE SENSING
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The Reverse Sensing System
(RSS) sounds a tone to warnthe driver of obstacles nearthe rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected andthe vehicle is moving atspeeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is noteffective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular ormoving objects.

TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)This system helps you
maintain the stability andsteerability of your vehicle on
slippery road surfaces such
as snow, ice or gravel. Thesystem works closely withmany elements alreadypresent in the AntiLockBraking System. The system
defaults to ON, however,
should you become stuck, try
switching the TractionControl™ off.
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SPEED CONTROLFor your speed control to
work, you must press andrelease the ON button.Pressing and releasing theOFF button disengages thesystem and turns it off.Speed control does not workat speeds below 30 mph
(48 km/h). To set a speed,accelerate to the desired
speed, press the SET button,then take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. You canincrease speed using speedcontrol by pressing andreleasing the SET+ buttonuntil you reach the desiredspeed; increasing speed by
1 mph (1.6 km/h) with each
tap. You can decrease speedin the same way using the
SET button. Pressing theRSM (resume) button willautomatically return thevehicle to the previously setspeed. The RSM control willnot work if the vehicle speedis below 30 mph (48 km/h)
or if the OFF button was
pressed. To disengage thespeed control, press the OFFor CNCL button or press thebrake pedal.
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MESSAGE CENTER(IF EQUIPPED)With the ignition in the ON
position, the message centerdisplays important vehicleinformation by constantlymonitoring vehicle systems.
You may select displayfeatures on the messagecenter for a display of status.The system will also notifyyou of potential vehicleproblems with a display of
system warnings. For moreinformation, please consultyour Owner's Guide.
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STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
(IF EQUIPPED)These controls allow you to
adjust the radio and CDfeatures from the steeringwheel. Press MEDIA to select
AM, FM1, FM2 or CD. PressSEEK+/ to access thenext/previous strong stationor track on a CD. Press
VOL+/ to adjust volume andMUTE to mute the volume.
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TILT STEERING
COLUMN
To adjust the steering wheel,
push the adjustment leverdown to unlock the steeringcolumn. While the lever isdown, tilt the steering columnto your desired position.Then, while holding thesteering column in place, pull the lever up to its originalposition to lock the steeringcolumn. Do not adjust while driving.
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CHECK ENGINE LAMPThe Check Engine indicator
light illuminates when theignition is first turned to theON position to check thebulb. If the light turns solid orblinks, the On BoardDiagnostics System hasdetected a malfunction. Drivein a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration ordeceleration) and have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
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ABS WARNING LAMPIn an emergency, apply
continuous force to the brakepedal. Do not pump thebrakes. Any pulsation ormechanical noise you mayfeel or hear is normal. If thelight doesn’t illuminate orstays on, have your vehicle
serviced. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light is also illuminated.
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THROTTLE CONTROL/
TRANSMISSION LAMP
The Throttle Control/
Transmission Lampilluminates when a powertrainfault has been detected.Contact your dealer as soonas possible.
ENGINE COOLANT LAMPThe Engine Coolant Lamp
illuminates when the engine
coolant is low. Stop thevehicle as soon as possibleand let the engine cool.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2005 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE