Ford 2005 Freestyle Automobile User Manual


 
ONE | HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turning the headlamp control clockwise to the first position turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps, and the tail lamps. Continuing to turn the
headlamp control to the second position turns on the headlamps. To use the autolamp
light-sensitive, automatic on-off control for the headlamps, turn the headlamp control
counterclockwise. To turn autolamps off, turn the control clockwise to the OFF position.
To activate the high beams, simply pull the turn signal lever towards you to the second detent. Pull the
lever towards you again to deactivate them. Use the same lever to activate the “Flash to Pass” feature.
Pull the lever towards you to the first detent to activate and release it to deactivate.
TWO | FOGLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition on, the foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the
parking lamp, headlamp, or autolamp position, and the high beams are not on. Simply pull
the headlamp control towards you to turn on the foglamps. The foglamp indicator light will
illuminate. The foglamps will not operate when the high beams are activated.
THREE | PANEL DIMMER
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the
vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Move the control to the full upright
position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
FOUR | HOOD RELEASE
To open the hood, pull the hood release handle under the bottom of the instrument panel,
near the steering column. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch
located under the front center of the hood. Use the prop rod to support the raised hood.
FIVE | SPEED CONTROL
For your speed control to work, you must press and release the ON button. Pressing and
releasing the OFF button, disengages the system and turns it off. To set a desired speed,
accelerate to the desired speed, press and release the SET+ button, then take your foot off
the accelerator pedal. You can increase speed using speed control by pressing and
releasing the SET+ button until you reach the desired speed; increasing speed by 1 mph (1.6
km/h) with each tap. You can decrease speed in the same way using the SET- button.
Pressing the RSM
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
INTERIOR
FEATURES