Ford Five Hundred (2007 year). Manual — part 15

4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.

Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the ignition control is
in the OFF position.

2. Open the trunk and reach under
the decklid.

3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

4. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.

Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.

2. Remove the two screws from the
license plate lamp assembly.

3. Remove bulb socket by turning
counterclockwise.

4. Carefully pull the bulb out from
the socket.

Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.

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Replacing foglamp bulbs

1. Make sure the foglamp switch is
in the OFF position.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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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.

Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

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TILT STEERING WHEEL

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull down and hold the steering
wheel release control.

2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.

3. Pull the steering wheel release
control up. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

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.

Slide on rod feature

Rotate the visor towards the side
window and extend it rearward for
additional sunlight coverage.

Note: To stow the visor back into
the headliner, visor must be
retracted before moving it back
towards the windshield.

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