Ford Five Hundred (2007 year). Manual — part 17

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the radio, Family Entertainment DVD System (if
equipped), power windows, and moonroof (if equipped) operate for up
to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the
OFF position or until one of the front doors are opened.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR
(IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with
an interior 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 sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

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.

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Fold-away mirrors

Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.

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.

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Memory feature (if equipped)
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 to Memory
seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety
Restraints chapter.

SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and release
it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET + control and
release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.

5. The indicator

light on the

instrument cluster will turn on.

Note:
• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a

steep hill.

SET

SET

RSM

CNCL

ON

OFF

SET

SET

RSM

CNCL

ON

OFF

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• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you

may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below

your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

Disengaging speed control

To disengage the speed control:
• Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel).
Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed.

Resuming a set speed

Press the RES control and release
it. This will automatically return the
vehicle to the previously set speed.

Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher
speed:
• Press and hold the SET + control

until you get to the desired
speed, then release the control.
You can also use the SET +
control to operate the Tap-Up
function. Press and release this
control to increase the vehicle set
speed in small amounts by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the

vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control.

SET

SET

RSM

CNCL

ON

OFF

SET

SET

RSM

CNCL

ON

OFF

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