208 FORD FIVE HUNDRED 2006 D258 / 1.G Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 101
Seating 101
Safety restraints 109
Airbags 123
Child restraints 137
Tires, Wheels and Loading 149
Tire Information 149
Tire Inflation 151
Vehicle loading 163
Trailer towing 169
Recreational towing 171
Driving 172
Starting 172
Brakes 175
Traction control 178
Transmission operation 179
Roadside Emergencies 192
Getting roadside assistance 192
Hazard flasher switch 194
Fuel pump shut-off switch 194
Fuses and relays 195
Changing tires 201
Lug Nut Torque 208
Jump starting 208
Wrecker towing 214
Customer Assistance 216
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 222
Cleaning 223
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•diagnostic module.
•and the electrical wiring which connects the components.
The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the
supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact
sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag
back up power and the airbag ignitors.
Front passenger sensing system
The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208
and is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger’s frontal
airbag under certain conditions.
The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of
the front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to
detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the
front passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or
disabled (will not inflate).
The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger’s frontal airbag if:
•the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in
the front seat,
•the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant
seat that is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions,
•the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing
child restraint that is installed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions,
•the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat,
•a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of
time,
•a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat.
For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing system
will turn off the passenger seat side airbag if:
•the seat is empty and safety belt is unbuckled.
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If you are stowing the temporary
spare tire,place the tire over the
jack and secure it with the large
wing nut.
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft. N•m
1/2-20 UNF 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel
or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that
contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to
the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting
surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal
contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control.
JUMP STARTING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
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Accessory delay ..........................63
Air cleaner filter .......................259
Air conditioning ....................42, 44
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................123, 132, 134
and child safety seats ............125
description ..............123, 132, 134
disposal ....................................137
driver airbag ............125, 133, 135
indicator light .................131, 137
operation .................125, 133, 135
passenger airbag .....125, 133, 135
side airbag ...............................132
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................185
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................239
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................176
Anti-theft system ..................96, 99
arming the system ....................99
disarming a triggered
system .....................................100
triggering .................................100
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ....................256–257
fluid, checking ................256–257
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specification ..................264
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................181–182
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........262
B
Battery .......................................237acid, treating emergencies .....237
jumping a disabled battery ....208
maintenance-free ....................237
replacement, specifications ...259
servicing ..................................237
BeltMinder
...............................117
Brakes ........................................175
anti-lock ...................................176
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................176
fluid, checking and adding ....256
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specifications .........262, 264
lubricant specifications ..262, 264
parking ....................................177
shift interlock ..........................179
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....260
Cargo net .....................................83
Cassette tape player ...................17
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................201
Child safety restraints ..............138
child safety belts ....................138
Child safety seats ......................141
attaching with tether straps ..145
in front seat ............................142
in rear seat ..............................142
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............225
instrument panel ....................226
interior .....................................227
interior trim ............................227
plastic parts ............................225
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................224
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wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......42, 44
Clock ............................................60
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................21
AM/FM/CD
.................................17
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment
.................76
Console
........................................60
overhead
..............................59–60
Controls
power seat
...............................104
steering column
........................68
Coolant
checking and adding
..............239
refill capacities
................244, 260
specifications
..................262, 264
Cruise control
(see Speed control)
....................65
Cupholder(s)
.............................108
Customer Assistance
................192
Ford Extended Service
Plan
..........................................220
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada
.....................221
Getting roadside assistance
...192
Getting the service you
need
.........................................216
Ordering additional owner’s
literature
.................................222
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program
...................................220D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................256–257
engine oil .................................234
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........262
Driving under special
conditions ..........................186, 189
sand .........................................188
snow and ice ...........................190
through water .................188, 191
E
Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................208
Emission control system ..........253
Engine ........................................264
cleaning ...................................225
coolant .....................................239
idle speed control ...................237
lubrication specifications ......262,
264
refill capacities ........................260
service points ..........................232
starting after a collision .........194
Engine block heater .................175
Engine oil ..................................234
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................234
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ........236, 259
recommendations ...................236
refill capacities ........................260
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specifications ..................262, 264
Exhaust fumes ..........................175
F
Fluid capacities .........................260
Foglamps .....................................49
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................185
Fuel ............................................245
calculating fuel
economy ............................75, 250
cap ...........................................247
capacity ...................................260
choosing the right fuel ...........248
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................253
detergent in fuel .....................249
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................245, 247, 250
filter, specifications ........245, 259
fuel pump shut-off switch .....194
improving fuel economy ........250
octane rating ...................249, 264
quality ......................................249
running out of fuel .................249
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................245
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......194
Fuses ..........................................195
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............247
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................250
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................194Head restraints .................101, 107
Headlamps ...................................48
aiming ........................................50
autolamp system .......................48
bulb specifications ....................53
daytime running lights .............50
flash to pass ..............................49
high beam .................................49
replacing bulbs ...................53–54
turning on and off ....................48
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................40, 42, 44
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................70
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition ...............................172, 264
Illuminated visor mirror .............59
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................141
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................255
Instrument panel ........................60
cleaning ...................................226
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................50
J
Jack ............................................201
positioning ...............................201
storage .....................................201
Jump-starting your vehicle ......208
K
Keyless entry system .................93
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autolock .....................................94
keypad .......................................93
locking and unlocking doors ....94
programming entry code .........93
Keys .............................................97
positions of the ignition .........172
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................48
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................53
daytime running light ...............50
fog lamps ...................................49
headlamps .................................48
headlamps, flash to pass ..........49
instrument panel, dimming .....50
interior lamps ...........................52
replacing bulbs .............53–54, 57
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................52
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........176
Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................94
childproof ..................................85
doors ..........................................84
Lubricant specifications ...262, 264
Lug nuts ....................................208
Lumbar support, seats .............102
M
Message center ...........................74
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................79
warning messages .....................80
Mirrors .........................................64automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................64
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ........228, 245, 259
N
Navigation system .......................25
O
Octane rating ............................249
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................234
P
Parking brake ............................177
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....259
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................110
Power adjustable foot pedals .....65
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................198
Power door locks ........................84
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....255
fluid, refill capacity ................260
fluid, specifications .........262, 264
Power Windows ...........................61
R
Radio ......................................17, 20
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Relays ........................................195
Remote entry system .................87
illuminated entry ................91–92
locking/unlocking doors .....87–88
opening the trunk .....................88
panic alarm ...............................88
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................90
replacing the batteries .............89
Reverse sensing system ...........183
Roadside assistance ..................192
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........122
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................109, 112–116
Safety Canopy ...........................134
Safety defects, reporting ..........222
Safety restraints ........109, 112–116
BeltMinder
............................117
extension assembly ................122
for adults .........................113–115
for children .....................137–138
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................110
safety belt maintenance .........122
warning light and chime ........116
Safety seats for children ..........141
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................266
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............109
Seats ..........................................101
child safety seats ....................141
front seats ...............101, 103, 106
heated ........................................44
memory seat .....................88, 106SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................96
Servicing your vehicle ..............230
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................17
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................21
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........204
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................259, 264
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................262, 264
Speed control ..............................65
Starting your vehicle ........172–174
jump starting ..........................208
Steering wheel
controls ......................................68
tilting .........................................59
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................59
Tires ...........................149–150, 201
alignment ................................156
care ..........................................153
changing ..........................201, 204
checking the pressure ............153
inflating ...................................151
label .........................................162
replacing ..................................155
rotating ....................................156
safety practices .......................155
sidewall information ...............158
snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .................................202
terminology .............................150
tire grades ...............................150
treadwear ........................149, 154
Towing .......................................169
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