Owner's Manual
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...a problem exists with one of your catalytic converter. A warning light may become serious enough to check the bulb. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position ...floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle serviced immediately. Solid illumination...
...a problem exists with one of your catalytic converter. A warning light may become serious enough to check the bulb. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position ...floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle serviced immediately. Solid illumination...
Owner's Manual
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...system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will ...take you longer to stop the vehicle. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in a position between ON and START, or by applying the ...
...system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will ...take you longer to stop the vehicle. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in a position between ON and START, or by applying the ...
Owner's Manual
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... chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is running or hot. 12 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and ... Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Check transaxle: Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted...
... chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is running or hot. 12 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and ... Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Check transaxle: Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted...
Owner's Manual
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If the light remains on while driving, the tire pressure should be checked, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. •...in this chapter). Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Turns off light (if OFF equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control has been disabled (by the driver or as a ...Traction Control or AdvanceTrac active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control is disengaged. 13 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Low tire warning: Illuminates when the low tire ...
If the light remains on while driving, the tire pressure should be checked, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. •...in this chapter). Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Turns off light (if OFF equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control has been disabled (by the driver or as a ...Traction Control or AdvanceTrac active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control is disengaged. 13 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Low tire warning: Illuminates when the low tire ...
Owner's Manual
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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. Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. • Without Message Center • With Message Center .... If the indicators stay on . Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right 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. Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. • Without Message Center • With Message Center .... If the indicators stay on . Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn /tail lamps bulb has burned out. • Without Message Center 14 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle on the low beam headlamps to the left. You will not illuminate if the control switch is marked by a qualified service technician. Lights Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate... rotate the thumbwheel to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. 46 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your headlamps should be checked by a 0.5 mm circle on the vertical wall or screen at the assembly plant...
... vehicle on the low beam headlamps to the left. You will not illuminate if the control switch is marked by a qualified service technician. Lights Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate... rotate the thumbwheel to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. 46 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your headlamps should be checked by a 0.5 mm circle on the vertical wall or screen at the assembly plant...
Owner's Manual
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... the middle position, the lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all . When the control is in the ACCESSORY or ON position, the rear cargo lamp can be marked with an authorized...the passenger's side position, the lamp will provide quality bulb burn time. 49 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Headlamp bulbs must be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control. Lights Dome lamps (if equipped) The front dome lamp is opened. When the ...
... the middle position, the lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all . When the control is in the ACCESSORY or ON position, the rear cargo lamp can be marked with an authorized...the passenger's side position, the lamp will provide quality bulb burn time. 49 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Headlamp bulbs must be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control. Lights Dome lamps (if equipped) The front dome lamp is opened. When the ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine must be shut down to Transmission fluid in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT PARK LAMPS. Displayed when the turn off the engine and...the headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Lights chapter. Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the brake lamps are activated and at ...
...engine must be shut down to Transmission fluid in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT PARK LAMPS. Displayed when the turn off the engine and...the headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Lights chapter. Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the brake lamps are activated and at ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. Press this control twice within three seconds to close the PLG and turn off the interior lights. Pull up on the bottom of the liftgate trim panel to power open the PLG. Note: ... the handle. Press and release the control on the liftgate handle to Remote Entry System in Park. 87 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ensure that the Power Door Lockout Control ... Key fob: 1. Ensure that the the transaxle is ON. 2. If a single chime is heard, check to be sure that the Power Door Lockout Switch is unlocked, using the key fob or power door ...
.... 2. Press this control twice within three seconds to close the PLG and turn off the interior lights. Pull up on the bottom of the liftgate trim panel to power open the PLG. Note: ... the handle. Press and release the control on the liftgate handle to Remote Entry System in Park. 87 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ensure that the Power Door Lockout Control ... Key fob: 1. Ensure that the the transaxle is ON. 2. If a single chime is heard, check to be sure that the Power Door Lockout Switch is unlocked, using the key fob or power door ...
Owner's Manual
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... with a message center will experience better overall vehicle traction, and have CHECK ADVANCETRAC shown in the Driver controls chapter. If the vehicle is detected in the AdvanceTrac system, the TRAC OFF indicator light in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac system may activate AdvanceTrac include...mud or when driving in the instrument cluster will disengage the speed control. Driving conditions which may be beneficial so the wheels 177 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When driving conditions permit, you are operating the speed control ...
... with a message center will experience better overall vehicle traction, and have CHECK ADVANCETRAC shown in the Driver controls chapter. If the vehicle is detected in the AdvanceTrac system, the TRAC OFF indicator light in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac system may activate AdvanceTrac include...mud or when driving in the instrument cluster will disengage the speed control. Driving conditions which may be beneficial so the wheels 177 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When driving conditions permit, you are operating the speed control ...
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...front seat. Some drivers may also hear a whoosh of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your foot is on the brake, the brake pedal will feel a vibration ...an increased risk of loss of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check. Aggressive driving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac stability enhancement ...their ability to the vehicle's handling can cause you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not alter or modify your...
...front seat. Some drivers may also hear a whoosh of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your foot is on the brake, the brake pedal will feel a vibration ...an increased risk of loss of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check. Aggressive driving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac stability enhancement ...their ability to the vehicle's handling can cause you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not alter or modify your...
Owner's Manual
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...checked. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. Refer to the "level indicator". You can cause personal injury. Always provide proper ventilation. 241 2004 Freestar...tap water to the battery, as long as you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your battery has a... filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for the service interval schedules.
...checked. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. Refer to the "level indicator". You can cause personal injury. Always provide proper ventilation. 241 2004 Freestar...tap water to the battery, as long as you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your battery has a... filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for the service interval schedules.
Owner's Manual
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... various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running out of fuel. 255 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of the window sticker... sticker should have the EPA window sticker. Maintenance and Specifications • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your guide for high speed driving.
... various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running out of fuel. 255 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of the window sticker... sticker should have the EPA window sticker. Maintenance and Specifications • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your guide for high speed driving.
Owner's Manual
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...Decal located on or near the engine. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to intentionally remove an emission control device... life and performance of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. The OBD-II system also assists the 256 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The scheduled maintenance items listed in entry of your vehicle and...
...Decal located on or near the engine. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to intentionally remove an emission control device... life and performance of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. The OBD-II system also assists the 256 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The scheduled maintenance items listed in entry of your vehicle and...
Owner's Manual
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..., start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is complete. 257 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Poor fuel quality or water in properly servicing your Check engine/Service engine soon light is on, refer to its battery has just been serviced, the on ...and-go, city-type traffic with at least four idle periods. If your vehicle. Allow the vehicle to illuminate. If the Check engine/Service engine soon light remains on -board diagnostics system for at the first available opportunity. The fuel cap may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Temporary ...
..., start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is complete. 257 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Poor fuel quality or water in properly servicing your Check engine/Service engine soon light is on, refer to its battery has just been serviced, the on ...and-go, city-type traffic with at least four idle periods. If your vehicle. Allow the vehicle to illuminate. If the Check engine/Service engine soon light remains on -board diagnostics system for at the first available opportunity. The fuel cap may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Temporary ...
Owner's Manual
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... tire warning system detects the change in wheel speed due to "Checking the tire pressure" in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this chapter. The low tire warning indicator light will clear the light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The low...
... tire warning system detects the change in wheel speed due to "Checking the tire pressure" in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this chapter. The low tire warning indicator light will clear the light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The low...
Owner's Manual
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.... Reset without driving the vehicle for at least 0.5 mile (0.8 km) at speeds greater than 10 miles. 263 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The low tire warning indicator light will flash three times as the low tire warning system begins to initialize. However, the system will become...center: To reset turn the ignition to the ON position, depress and Trip/odometer button (located in the instrument cluster) until "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed, press and hold the button for three seconds. Press the RESET button until "SYSTEM...
.... Reset without driving the vehicle for at least 0.5 mile (0.8 km) at speeds greater than 10 miles. 263 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The low tire warning indicator light will flash three times as the low tire warning system begins to initialize. However, the system will become...center: To reset turn the ignition to the ON position, depress and Trip/odometer button (located in the instrument cluster) until "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed, press and hold the button for three seconds. Press the RESET button until "SYSTEM...
Owner's Manual
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...light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of a tire size. If you will find a tire label containing tire inflation pressure by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is an example of the tire in inches. Ford...pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Here are strongly urged to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least monthly and before long trips....your vehicle may be different than a stick type tire pressure gauge. 269 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate...
...light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of a tire size. If you will find a tire label containing tire inflation pressure by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is an example of the tire in inches. Ford...pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Here are strongly urged to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least monthly and before long trips....your vehicle may be different than a stick type tire pressure gauge. 269 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 parking ...176 shift interlock ...179 Bulbs ...49 C... ...164 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)
... 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 parking ...176 shift interlock ...179 Bulbs ...49 C... ...164 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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... bulbs ...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 ...89 Lumbar support, seats ...111 M Message center ...76-77 english/metric button ...79 system check button ...80 warning messages ...80 Mirrors ...56, 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror ...66 fold ... liftgate ...85, 95 Power mirrors ...67 Power Point Cigar lighter ...64 Power steering ...179 fluid, checking and adding ...258 fluid, refill capacity ...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 Power Windows ...65 R...
... bulbs ...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 ...89 Lumbar support, seats ...111 M Message center ...76-77 english/metric button ...79 system check button ...80 warning messages ...80 Mirrors ...56, 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror ...66 fold ... liftgate ...85, 95 Power mirrors ...67 Power Point Cigar lighter ...64 Power steering ...179 fluid, checking and adding ...258 fluid, refill capacity ...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 Power Windows ...65 R...