Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 14

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.

Conversation mirror

The conversation mirror allows the
driver to view the rear seating area.

This does not replace the
rear view mirror.

Electronic compass/temperature
display (if equipped)

The overhead console may have an
electronic compass and outside air temperature display. The compass
heading and outside air temperature are displayed together - side by
side.

The display, as a whole, can be
turned on or off by pressing the
momentary push-button on the
overhead console. When the vehicle
is turned off, the electronics display
will remember the last display state.

Outside air temperature

The temperature can be displayed in
either Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
This is controlled via the Message
Center. Please refer to the Message Center in this chapter to change
from English to metric. The ignition key must be in the ON or
ACCESSORY position.
If the outside temperature falls below 3°C (38°F), the display will
alternate from “ICE” to the outside temperature at a two second rate for
one minute.
Compass
The vehicle heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and
NW.
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic

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or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass
accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration
of the compass.

Zone variation mode

1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in by referring to the zone
map.

2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position.

3. Press and hold the momentary
push-button for approximately 4
seconds, until VAR is displayed,
then release it. (Pressing the
momentary push-button for 8
seconds de-calibrates the
compass—see Compass
Calibration Mode).

4. Press the button to increment the
VAR number to the desired VAR
number. Wait 5 seconds without
button activity and the compass will return to the heading mode.

Note: If there is no button activity for 5 seconds, the compass writes the
displayed zone VAR number to memory and exits Zone Variation Mode

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Compass calibration mode

1. Press the momentary push button
and hold it for more than 8 seconds.
After 8 seconds, CAL is displayed,
then release it.

Note: After button release CAL will
be displayed with a heading. The
compass is now de-calibrated and
enters the Initial AutoCal Mode.

2. Drive the vehicle in a tight circle
in a magnetically clean area such as
an open parking lot. Drive at a rate not faster than 15 seconds per circle
5 mph (8km/h).

Note: Look for a parking lot away from buildings, light posts, manhole
covers, sewer and drainage grates and other metallic objects. Some
magnetic objects may be hidden underground. Look for signs of
underground utilities, water mains or other industrial structures. The
parking lot should be level and have a smooth surface. Blacktop is
preferred over cement as a cement surface often contains iron
reinforcing bars or metallic mesh that could interfere with the calibration
process.
• The CAL indicator will turn off when the calibration process is

complete, leaving the compass heading on the display.

Note: This process normally takes about 1

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circles but may take longer

if magnetic noise is present or if the circles are driven too fast.

SLIDING DOOR OPERATION

Manual door operation

If equipped with a Power Sliding Door (PSD), turn the Power Door
Lockout control on the overhead console to the OFF position. Refer to
the Disabling power operation of the PSD section in this chapter for
more information.

Note: Before unlatching the left side door, verify that the fuel fill door is
closed. The left hand door will not open if the fuel door is open.

Slide the door carefully in a controlled manner to the full open position.
At the end of travel, firmly push the door against the bump stop to
engage the hold open mechanism to restrain the door. When operating
the door on a gradient, special care should be taken to manually control
the opening and closing speed of the door.

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If the door is allowed to slide open or closed unrestrained,
personal injury or damage to the door could result.

When closing the sliding door, keep the head, hands and other body
parts of vehicle occupants out of the path of the closing door. Slide the
door closed in a careful, controlled manner.

When closing the sliding doors, you should verify they are free of
obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the

proximity of the sliding door openings. Injury could result if body parts
are caught or pinched in an uncontrolled sliding door.

Manual door operation when vehicle is stopped or parked on a
downhill grade

In some cases it may be necessary
to have someone hold the door
while rear seat passengers are
entering or exiting the vehicle. The
hold open mechanism will restrain
the door open when the vehicle is
parked on moderate downhill
grades. On more severe grades,
the operator should ensure that
the open door is stable and
secure against the stop, before
allowing passengers to enter or exit the vehicle or before
loading/unloading cargo.

Do not operate vehicle with the door in the open position.
Abrupt vehicle acceleration or deceleration could cause the door

to move suddenly and could result in personal injury or damage to the
door.

If the vehicle is parked on a downhill grade, the door could slam
shut and could result in injury or damage to the door. Ensure

that the open door is secure against the stop before allowing
passengers to enter or exit the vehicle.

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