wipers FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:For intermittent
operation, move control up one
position.
Adjust the rotary control to the
desired speed setting.
Mist function:To activate mist,
push control down from the OFF
position and release to get one wipe.
For normal or low speed wiper
operation, move control up two
positions from OFF.
For high speed wiper operation,
move control up three positions
from OFF.
Windshield washer:Pull the end
of the stalk towards you:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick pull and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long pull and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
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The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer toCompass zone/calibration
adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer toCompass zone/calibration adjustment.
Compass zone adjustment
Perform the following steps on an open area free from steel structures
and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical
accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all
vehicle doors are shut.
1. Turn ignition to the ON position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer
are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message
center must be blank).
Note:If message center displays the messageSLOW CIRCLES TO
CALIBRATE, then perform the CALIBRATION PROCEDURE.
4. Determine your magnetic zone by
referring to the zone map.
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4
5
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5. Press and hold the RESET until
the message center display changes
to show the current zone setting.
6. Release the RESET control, then
slowly press RESET down again.
7. Press the SETUP control
repeatedly until the correct zone
setting for your geographic location
is displayed on the message center. To exit the zone setting mode press
and release the RESET control.
8. If necessary, press the RESET control to start the compass calibration
function.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform the following steps on an open area free from steel structures
and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical
accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all
vehicle doors are shut.
1. Turn ignition to the ON position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer
are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message
center must be blank).
Note:If message center displays the messageSLOW CIRCLES TO
CALIBRATE, then continue with Step 4. Otherwise, if a heading is
displayed, continue with Step 5.
4. Drive the vehicle in circles up to
three times until the message
CALIBRATION COMPLETED
appears and one of the 8 valid
headings (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W,
NW) is displayed.
5. Verify that the calibration process has taken place by driving the
vehicle in at least one circle, confirming that the heading changes
accordingly. If this happens, the compass has been calibrated
successfully. Otherwise, if the display shows only one heading as the
vehicle is being driven around, repeat the procedure from Step 3.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
3 50A* Front and rear wipers (fuses 45
and 47)
4 — Not used
5 20A* Moonroof
6 — Not used
7 60A* Engine cooling fan
8 — Not used
9 40A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(Motor)
10 30A* Starter
11 30A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
relay
12 20A* ABS (Valves)
13 — Not used
14 20A** Power point (Cargo
compartment)
15 15A** Traction Control Module (TCM)
16 20A** Power point (Console)
17 10A** Alternator
18 40A* Logic feed to SJB, SJB solid state
devices
19 — Not used
20 40A* Rear defroster
21 30A* Power seat motors (passenger)
22 30A* Heated seat modules
23 15A** Fog lamps
24 10A** A/C clutch relay, A/C compressor
clutch
25 — Not used
26 — Not used
27 15A** Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver
module, Fuel pump)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
51 Full ISO relay Starter motor solenoid
52 Full ISO relay Front A/C blower motor, Coolant
pump relay coil
53 — Not used
54 — Not used
55 — Not used
56 — Not used
57 — Not used
58 High current
relayWipers
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may damage
your tires.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
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•3.0L Duratec engine
•Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are
available from your authorized dealer.
•For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A).
•If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar
Remover (ZC-42).
•For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner (ZC-23).
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be
cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the
vehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include
hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellant
coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminants
may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and
smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips:
•The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with
a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your authorized dealer.
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To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
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Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................268
fluid, refill capacities ..............270
lubricant specifications ..........274
Transmission .............................193
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....193
lubricant specifications ..........272
Turn signal ..................................56
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................274
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................276
Vehicle loading ..........................176
Ventilating your vehicle ...........189W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................245
Water, Driving through
.............203
Windows
power
.........................................66
rear wiper/washer
.....................62
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....245
operation
...................................61
replacing wiper blades
...........245
Wrecker towing
.........................227
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