Owner's Manual
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... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving a vehicle with this light fails to illuminate when ignition is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced... immediately. Air bag readiness: If this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer ...
... Driving a vehicle with this light fails to illuminate when ignition is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced... immediately. Air bag readiness: If this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer ...
Owner's Manual
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... turn /tail lamps bulb has burned out. • Without Message Center 14 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Bulb warning: Illuminates when one of the exterior front turn lamps or rear brake/turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
... turn /tail lamps bulb has burned out. • Without Message Center 14 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Bulb warning: Illuminates when one of the exterior front turn lamps or rear brake/turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Owner's Manual
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... assembly and pull headlamp assembly forward to expose the back of the bulb. 50 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To replace all instrument panel lights - Lights Function Trade Number Front park/turn lamps 3457AK (amber) Front sidemarker lamp 904NA (amber...) Cornering lamps 3156K Auxiliary parking lamps 912 Headlamps H13 Rear license plate lamps W5WL High-mount brake lamp LED (see your dealer. Make ...
... assembly and pull headlamp assembly forward to expose the back of the bulb. 50 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To replace all instrument panel lights - Lights Function Trade Number Front park/turn lamps 3457AK (amber) Front sidemarker lamp 904NA (amber...) Cornering lamps 3156K Auxiliary parking lamps 912 Headlamps H13 Rear license plate lamps W5WL High-mount brake lamp LED (see your dealer. Make ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 48 km/h (30 mph). 69 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Resuming a set speed on... speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the 5. light on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will automatically return the vehicle to the desired speed....
...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 48 km/h (30 mph). 69 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Resuming a set speed on... speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the 5. light on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will automatically return the vehicle to the desired speed....
Owner's Manual
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...If the warning stays on or continues to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when the headlamps ...possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer to Traction control in the Lights chapter. Check the lamps as soon as possible. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Check the transmission fluid ... vehicle limits engine power to prevent damage. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT PARK LAMPS. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Driver Controls LIFTGATE AJAR. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or ...
...If the warning stays on or continues to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when the headlamps ...possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer to Traction control in the Lights chapter. Check the lamps as soon as possible. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Check the transmission fluid ... vehicle limits engine power to prevent damage. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT PARK LAMPS. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Driver Controls LIFTGATE AJAR. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or ...
Owner's Manual
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...) position, then press the power door unlock control 3 times. 2. Confirmation of perimeter lighting being activated is confirmed by turning the ignition to any position other than 5 km/h (3 mph). 99 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Performing this deactivation procedure... program mode and is provided by a short horn chirp followed by your authorized dealer. Activating or deactivating perimeter lighting once in the 4 (ON) position, • the brake is pressed before reaching 5 km/h (3 mph), and • the vehicle is accomplished by a horn chirp...
...) position, then press the power door unlock control 3 times. 2. Confirmation of perimeter lighting being activated is confirmed by turning the ignition to any position other than 5 km/h (3 mph). 99 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Performing this deactivation procedure... program mode and is provided by a short horn chirp followed by your authorized dealer. Activating or deactivating perimeter lighting once in the 4 (ON) position, • the brake is pressed before reaching 5 km/h (3 mph), and • the vehicle is accomplished by a horn chirp...
Owner's Manual
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... One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is disabled for the current ignition ...(Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off . 3. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1 minute) • Step 3 must be turned on for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For ...
... One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is disabled for the current ignition ...(Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off . 3. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1 minute) • Step 3 must be turned on for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For ...
Owner's Manual
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...fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to 3 operate while the engine is not 5 running. 2. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. START, cranks the ... as soon as the radio to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. This system meets all accessories without locking the steering wheel. Warning lights illuminated. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . OFF, shuts off the ...
...fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to 3 operate while the engine is not 5 running. 2. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. START, cranks the ... as soon as the radio to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. This system meets all accessories without locking the steering wheel. Warning lights illuminated. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . OFF, shuts off the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Cluster chapter for concern. do not pump the brake pedal since this is turned on the brake system warning light. The ABS will be inspected by a qualified service technician. It detects a rapid application of the ABS and will reduce the effectiveness of the brake pedal and 175 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... Cluster chapter for concern. do not pump the brake pedal since this is turned on the brake system warning light. The ABS will be inspected by a qualified service technician. It detects a rapid application of the ABS and will reduce the effectiveness of the brake pedal and 175 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
Owner's Manual
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... this condition and will function normally during this area. You may notice a slight movement of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your vehicle seems to grip the road; Some drivers may also hear a whoosh of severe personal injury or property... condition. If your foot is activated for an extended period of time, the brake portion of the tires have cooled down period. During AdvanceTrac operation you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Aggressive driving ...
... this condition and will function normally during this area. You may notice a slight movement of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your vehicle seems to grip the road; Some drivers may also hear a whoosh of severe personal injury or property... condition. If your foot is activated for an extended period of time, the brake portion of the tires have cooled down period. During AdvanceTrac operation you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Aggressive driving ...
Owner's Manual
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... gear. Reverse sensing is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may include reduced performance or a false activation. 182 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When parking, do not take these precautions, your stuck vehicle. If necessary... To help to spin, which may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Press lightly on a flat surface at high speeds; Driving 1 (First) • Transaxle operates in first gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping ...
... gear. Reverse sensing is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may include reduced performance or a false activation. 182 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When parking, do not take these precautions, your stuck vehicle. If necessary... To help to spin, which may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Press lightly on a flat surface at high speeds; Driving 1 (First) • Transaxle operates in first gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping ...
Owner's Manual
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... the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the RSS. Properly loading your vehicle will affect the accuracy of the wheel rims (for determining 184 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent,... disable the RSS only when the ignition is ON, and the gear selector is submerged may stall. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is turned on the brake pedal. The system defaults to disable or enable the system. Press the control to enabled every time the ignition is not...
... the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the RSS. Properly loading your vehicle will affect the accuracy of the wheel rims (for determining 184 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent,... disable the RSS only when the ignition is ON, and the gear selector is submerged may stall. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is turned on the brake pedal. The system defaults to disable or enable the system. Press the control to enabled every time the ignition is not...
Owner's Manual
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...relays to Class II trailers when equipped with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 188 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is ... and relays to tow in this chapter for towing. Refer to Preparing to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from the trailer lighting) and a kit (in this chapter. • Service your vehicle for additional information. Refer...until all weights are within your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension.
...relays to Class II trailers when equipped with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 188 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is ... and relays to tow in this chapter for towing. Refer to Preparing to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from the trailer lighting) and a kit (in this chapter. • Service your vehicle for additional information. Refer...until all weights are within your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension.
Owner's Manual
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... corners. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are working. Do not attach safety chains to all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on most towed vehicles. Trailer brakes Be sure your trailer conforms to the bumper. Driving Hitches Do not use a rental trailer...chart earlier in this section for hooking up trailer lamps. 190 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle may not have an electronic brake controller with electronically controlled brakes you . Your lamp outage feature may DISABLE the rear vehicle ...
... corners. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are working. Do not attach safety chains to all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on most towed vehicles. Trailer brakes Be sure your trailer conforms to the bumper. Driving Hitches Do not use a rental trailer...chart earlier in this section for hooking up trailer lamps. 190 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle may not have an electronic brake controller with electronically controlled brakes you . Your lamp outage feature may DISABLE the rear vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...to Servicing your tires in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. The use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly ...temporary spare tire and illuminate the low tire warning light until the spare tire is on the side of the road. • If your low tire warning light is replaced with a proper full-size tire.... control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. 203 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The use only.
...to Servicing your tires in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. The use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly ...temporary spare tire and illuminate the low tire warning light until the spare tire is on the side of the road. • If your low tire warning light is replaced with a proper full-size tire.... control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. 203 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The use only.
Owner's Manual
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...cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The low tire warning indicator light will clear the light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light remains on your tires on while driving, check the tire pressure ...light as shown. The low tire warning system may not detect an under-inflated tire under all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in the Roadside emergencies chapter. The system uses the Anti-lock brake...
...cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The low tire warning indicator light will clear the light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light remains on your tires on while driving, check the tire pressure ...light as shown. The low tire warning system may not detect an under-inflated tire under all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in the Roadside emergencies chapter. The system uses the Anti-lock brake...
Owner's Manual
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...241 acid, treating emergencies ...241 jumping a disabled battery ...214 maintenance-free ...241 replacement, specifications ...277 servicing ...241 BeltMinder ...140 Brakes ...175 anti-lock ...175 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...175 fluid, checking and adding ...258 fluid, refill capacities ...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 lubricant specifications ..279, 281 ... Cigar lighter Power Point ...64 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...230 instrument panel ...232 interior ...232 interior trim ...232 289 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...241 acid, treating emergencies ...241 jumping a disabled battery ...214 maintenance-free ...241 replacement, specifications ...277 servicing ...241 BeltMinder ...140 Brakes ...175 anti-lock ...175 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...175 fluid, checking and adding ...258 fluid, refill capacities ...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 lubricant specifications ..279, 281 ... Cigar lighter Power Point ...64 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...230 instrument panel ...232 interior ...232 interior trim ...232 289 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... ...49-53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...47 Liftgate ...85, 89, 95 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...175 Load limits ...184 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...92 doors ...91 Low tire... Motorcraft parts ...252, 277 O Octane rating ...251 Oil (see Engine oil) ...238 Overdrive ...180 P Parking brake ...176 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...277 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...132 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ......195 Remote entry system ...94 illuminated entry ...45, 97-98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... ...49-53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...47 Liftgate ...85, 89, 95 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...175 Load limits ...184 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...92 doors ...91 Low tire... Motorcraft parts ...252, 277 O Octane rating ...251 Oil (see Engine oil) ...238 Overdrive ...180 P Parking brake ...176 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...277 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...132 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ......195 Remote entry system ...94 illuminated entry ...45, 97-98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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Index Transmission brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...179 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...259 lubricant specifications ...279 Turn signal ...47 V Vehicle dimensions ...281 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...283 Vehicle loading ...184 Ventilating your vehicle ...174 W Warning lights (see Lights) ......10 Washer fluid ...238 Water, Driving through ...184 Windows power ...65 rear wiper/washer ...54 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...54 checking and adding fluid ...238 liftgate reservoir ...238 replacing wiper blades ...55 Wrecker towing ...219 294 2004 Freestar...
Index Transmission brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...179 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...259 lubricant specifications ...279 Turn signal ...47 V Vehicle dimensions ...281 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...283 Vehicle loading ...184 Ventilating your vehicle ...174 W Warning lights (see Lights) ......10 Washer fluid ...238 Water, Driving through ...184 Windows power ...65 rear wiper/washer ...54 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...54 checking and adding fluid ...238 liftgate reservoir ...238 replacing wiper blades ...55 Wrecker towing ...219 294 2004 Freestar...