mirror controls FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo with CD 17
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 20
Family entertainment system 25
Climate Controls 40
Manual heating and air conditioning 40
Automatic temperature control 42
Rear window defroster 51
Lights 52
Headlamps 52
Turn signal control 56
Bulb replacement 56
Driver Controls 61
Windshield wiper/washer control 61
Steering wheel adjustment 62
Power windows 66
Mirrors 68
Speed control 70
Message center 78
Locks and Security 90
Keys 90
Locks 90
Anti-theft system 100
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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp. The visor will
slide back and forth on the rod for
increased sunlight coverage.
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or similar
sized objects. Press the control to
open the storage compartment.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
•Utility compartment with power
point
•Gear Shift
•Cup holders
•Rear vent and cup holders (if
equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
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Second row center console features (if equipped)
The second row center console
incorporates the following features:
•Utility compartment
•Cupholders
•Flip forward armrest to provide a
flat load floor
Use only soft cups in the
cupholder. Hard objects can
injure you in a collision.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment
Press the latch to open the storage
compartment. The door will open
slightly and can be moved to full
open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.
Conversation mirror (if equipped)
The conversation mirror allows the driver to view the rear seating area.
This does not replace the rear view mirror.
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Pull down on the housing to lock it
in place. Adjust the mirror, as
needed, in any direction.
The rear view mirror may have to
be adjusted to its lower arm position
to prevent interference when the
conversation mirror is extended
down.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power points are
located on the instrument panel, in
the center console utility
compartment and on the left-hand
trim panel.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
PULL
DOWN
TO LOCK
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AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an inside rear view mirror with an
auto-dimming function. The
electronic day/night mirror will
change from the normal (high
reflective) state to the non-glare
(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the
mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically
adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror
since this may impair proper mirror performance.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
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Heated outside mirrors(if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause
damage to the glass and mirrors.
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control
(located on the instrument panel) to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal.
•Press the top of the control to
adjust the pedals away from you.
•Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals towards you.
The adjustment allows for approximately 2.8 inches (71 mm) of
maximum travel.
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the
pedals while the vehicle is moving.
Memory feature
The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a
memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle
personality features when a memory position is selected through the
remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the
driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toMemory
seats/mirrors/adjustable pedalsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter.
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Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors and the liftgate are closed, and the key is
removed from the ignition, the interior dome lamps (and the exterior
mirror puddle lamps, if equipped) will illuminate.
The lights will turn off if all the doors and the liftgate remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•activate or deactivate the
autolock feature.
The keypad can be operated with
the factory set 5–digit entry code;
this code is located on the owner’s
wallet card in the glove box, is
marked on the computer module,
and is available from your
authorized dealer. You can also
create your own 5–digit personal
entry code.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory seats, mirrors and pedals
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Within five seconds press the 1•2 on the keypad.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. To associate the entry code with a memory setting, enter a sixth digit
to indicate which driver should be set in a memory recalled by the
personal entry code:
•Pressing 1•2 recalls Driver 1 settings.
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The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low
heat, one light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit.
The heating of the seat turns off after 10 minutes or when the vehicle is
turned off.
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat, power
mirrors, and adjustable pedals to
two programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
•To program position 1, move the
driver seat, mirrors and pedals (if
equipped) to the desired position
using the associated controls.
Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly
illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.
•To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
A position can be recalled:
•in any gearshift position if the ignition isnotin the RUN position.
•only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in the RUN position.
A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control (if the transmitter is programmed to
a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that
is programmed to a memory position.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for
more information on how to use the keypad, refer toRemote entry
systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
REAR SEATS
Head restraints
Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible
behind your head.
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