high beam FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Low washer fluid (if equipped):
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Door ajar (if equipped):
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON position and any door or
decklid is open.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the Securilock
Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Throttle Control/Transmission:
Illuminates when a powertrain fault
or an AWD fault (if equipped) has
been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
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5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to
three minutes), then turn the headlamp switch to
. The headlamps
will turn off.
High beams
Pull the lever towards you, to the
second detent, to activate. Pull the
lever towards you again to
deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you, to the first detent,
to activate and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF, autolamps or parking lamp
position and
•the transmission must be out of the Park position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
With the ignition on, the foglamps
can be turned on when the
headlamp control is pulled toward
you and is in any of the following
positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
•Autolamps (when active)
The foglamps will not operate when
the high beams are active.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4
meter) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe an area of high intensity
light. The top of the high intensity
area should touch the horizontal
reference line, if not, the beam will
need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the
lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
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Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must
be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for
Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe
visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Front park/turn lamp 23157AK or
3157A (amber)
Front sidemarker lamp 2 168
Headlamp 2 9008 H13
Tail/brake/turn signal lamp 2 4057K
Backup lamp 2 3156
License plate lamp 2 168
High-mount brake lamp 5 W5W
Foglamp (if equipped) 2 H11 LL
Map lamp 2 12V6W
Dome/reading lamps 6 578
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing headlamp (high/low beam) bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and
connectors.
3. Locate the outboardmost
electrical connector and remove it
by releasing the locking tab and
pulling it off.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
F1 20A High beams
F2 15A Interior lamps (Courtesy and
demand lamps), Delayed
accessory (Power windows and
moonroof)
F3 25A Access/Security (Power door lock
actuators, Liftgate lock actuator,
Liftgate solenoid)
F4 15A Adjustable pedal switch
F5 20A Horns
F6 20A Audio (Subwoofer)
F7 7.5A Power/Keep Alive Memory
(KAM): Cluster and Powertrain
Control Module (PCM), Climate
control, Analog clock
F8 15A Park lamps, Side markers, Trailer
tow protect
F9 20A Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector
(DLC)
F10 7.5A Mirrors and memory module
F11 20A Audio, Family Entertainment
System (FES)
F12 10A Back-up lamps, Electrochromatic
mirror, Reverse Sensing System
(RSS), Trailer tow protect
F13 7.5A Audio
F14 7.5A Starter relay coil, PCM
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specifications ..................272, 274
Exhaust fumes ..........................189
F
Fluid capacities .........................270
Foglamps .....................................54
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................198
Fuel ............................................257
calculating fuel
economy ............................79, 262
cap ...........................................259
capacity ...................................270
choosing the right fuel ...........260
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................265
detergent in fuel .....................261
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................257, 259, 262
filter, specifications ........257, 269
fuel pump shut-off switch .....206
improving fuel economy ........262
octane rating ...................261, 274
quality ......................................261
running out of fuel .................261
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................257
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......206
Fuses ..........................................207
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................74
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............259
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................262
Gauges .........................................14H
Hazard flashers .........................206
Head restraints .................105, 110
Headlamps ...................................52
aiming ........................................54
autolamp system .......................52
bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............53
flash to pass ..............................53
high beam .................................53
replacing bulbs .........................57
turning on and off ....................52
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...............40, 42, 44, 46, 49
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................74
Hood ..........................................243
I
Ignition ...............................186, 274
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................151
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................267
Instrument panel ........................63
cleaning ...................................239
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
J
Jack ............................................214
positioning ...............................214
storage .....................................214
Jump-starting your vehicle ......222
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