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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 108 108 131 145 157 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 171 171 175 179 184 188 192 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 193 193 194 194 195 203 214 219 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 220 228 Cleaning 229 2
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 108 108 131 145 157 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 171 171 175 179 184 188 192 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 193 193 194 194 195 203 214 219 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 220 228 Cleaning 229 2
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...SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in . Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in this guide ...with the tree symbol. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Information in this respect is imperative that you see this symbol, it is highlighted...
...SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in . Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in this guide ...with the tree symbol. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Information in this respect is imperative that you see this symbol, it is highlighted...
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...Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2004 Freestar... (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be directly connected to your vehicle...
...Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2004 Freestar... (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be directly connected to your vehicle...
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...Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning 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)...
...Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning 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)...
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... eject a CD. 20. play mode and enable the rear seat passengers to the rear speakers will result in the vehicle, fading to hear audio through the preset stations, change discs on multiple disc radios (if equipped). 29 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...consecutively to scroll through the headphones. This feature allows the front and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources (radio, cassette, CD or DVD) simultaneously. (However, the front and middle-seat passengers cannot listen to change tape side (if equipped), or to two ...
... eject a CD. 20. play mode and enable the rear seat passengers to the rear speakers will result in the vehicle, fading to hear audio through the preset stations, change discs on multiple disc radios (if equipped). 29 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...consecutively to scroll through the headphones. This feature allows the front and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources (radio, cassette, CD or DVD) simultaneously. (However, the front and middle-seat passengers cannot listen to change tape side (if equipped), or to two ...
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... playing media. During dual play, the rear vehicle speakers will play . SEEK: Press / to enable/disable the rear seat audio controls as well as both trying to listen to the media COMPRESS 30 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Two different medias can be played in vehicles equipped...
... playing media. During dual play, the rear vehicle speakers will play . SEEK: Press / to enable/disable the rear seat audio controls as well as both trying to listen to the media COMPRESS 30 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Two different medias can be played in vehicles equipped...
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... frequencies are longer than 90 minutes. • Expose tapes to two different radio stations at the same time. The front and rear seat passengers cannot listen to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the Family Entertainment System. Wireless headphones ...will not play while the weak station frequency is playing in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 31 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Entertainment Systems (DVD or CD) that is displayed. Those frequencies are: AM ...
... frequencies are longer than 90 minutes. • Expose tapes to two different radio stations at the same time. The front and rear seat passengers cannot listen to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the Family Entertainment System. Wireless headphones ...will not play while the weak station frequency is playing in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 31 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Entertainment Systems (DVD or CD) that is displayed. Those frequencies are: AM ...
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Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. . 34 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Select A/C. 3. the ...the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with A/C to provide • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. In the ...
Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. . 34 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Select A/C. 3. the ...the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with A/C to provide • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. In the ...
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...air is more than the driver airflow temperature setting when REAR ) is illuminated. Can be warmer or cooler than one rear temperature light ( 35 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) REAR: Press to enable the control located in the vehicle. REAR Rear temperature ...with the front control. Rear fan speed control: Press to any position except O (OFF). This re-cooling of the airflow in the rear seat. Auxiliary climate control operation: Turn the front air flow control (1) to enable the auxiliary system 2. Press again to cool the vehicle. See ...
...air is more than the driver airflow temperature setting when REAR ) is illuminated. Can be warmer or cooler than one rear temperature light ( 35 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) REAR: Press to enable the control located in the vehicle. REAR Rear temperature ...with the front control. Rear fan speed control: Press to any position except O (OFF). This re-cooling of the airflow in the rear seat. Auxiliary climate control operation: Turn the front air flow control (1) to enable the auxiliary system 2. Press again to cool the vehicle. See ...
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... 7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defrost. Left temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the vehicle. Use with recirculated air to the back seats. • Remove any other airflow selection except . Engages automatically in the front of air circulated in the vehicle. 9. Fan speed adjustment: Controls .... and modes: In the • Move the temperature control selector to provide • Select A/C and recirculated air colder airflow. 36 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use with A/C to the coldest setting. .
... 7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defrost. Left temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the vehicle. Use with recirculated air to the back seats. • Remove any other airflow selection except . Engages automatically in the front of air circulated in the vehicle. 9. Fan speed adjustment: Controls .... and modes: In the • Move the temperature control selector to provide • Select A/C and recirculated air colder airflow. 36 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use with A/C to the coldest setting. .
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... rear cabin airflow temperature will be used to increase/decrease the temperature for more than the driver airflow temperature setting when more information. 39 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rear temperature control: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window 4. Rear... 17. Press again to enable the control located in the front of the vehicle. DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Defrost: Distributes outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to...
... rear cabin airflow temperature will be used to increase/decrease the temperature for more than the driver airflow temperature setting when more information. 39 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rear temperature control: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window 4. Rear... 17. Press again to enable the control located in the front of the vehicle. DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Defrost: Distributes outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to...
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... setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate/deactivate air conditioning. F decrease the fan speed. A/C: Press to deactivate the passenger heated seat. Front fan speed control: Press to activate/deactivate air 14. Recirculated air: Press to manually increase or 13. Recirculated air may reduce ...the vehicle. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 40 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: The recommended vehicle cabin setting is disengaged. R Rear fan speed...
... setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate/deactivate air conditioning. F decrease the fan speed. A/C: Press to deactivate the passenger heated seat. Front fan speed control: Press to activate/deactivate air 14. Recirculated air: Press to manually increase or 13. Recirculated air may reduce ...the vehicle. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 40 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: The recommended vehicle cabin setting is disengaged. R Rear fan speed...
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...position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 41 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Select A/C. Climate Controls • Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to...instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on top of the windshield. • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): In...
...position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 41 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Select A/C. Climate Controls • Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to...instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on top of the windshield. • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): In...
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If either side of the center operation switch. 48 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped) The second row dome and map .... If any other door has been opened . Lights Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls are located overhead, above the second row passenger seats. The dome lamp will remain on for 20 seconds after the door is closed. When the control is opened from the outside, the lamp will...
If either side of the center operation switch. 48 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped) The second row dome and map .... If any other door has been opened . Lights Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls are located overhead, above the second row passenger seats. The dome lamp will remain on for 20 seconds after the door is closed. When the control is opened from the outside, the lamp will...
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... when a door is in the middle position, the lamp will not come on at all. The dome 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. When the control is... middle position, the lamp will stay on if the panel dimmer control is closed. If the control is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats.
... when a door is in the middle position, the lamp will not come on at all. The dome 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. When the control is... middle position, the lamp will stay on if the panel dimmer control is closed. If the control is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats.
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... sofitte Cargo lamp 10W sofitte Map lamps H6W Dome lamp (third row) 10W sofitte Map lamp (overhead console) 906 Stepwell lamp T-562 Front seat footwell 194 Front door mounted courtesy lamp 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Replacing headlamp bulbs... bulb: 1. Remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp 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) Make sure headlamp switch is in color except where noted. Lights Function Trade Number...
... sofitte Cargo lamp 10W sofitte Map lamps H6W Dome lamp (third row) 10W sofitte Map lamp (overhead console) 906 Stepwell lamp T-562 Front seat footwell 194 Front door mounted courtesy lamp 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Replacing headlamp bulbs... bulb: 1. Remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp 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) Make sure headlamp switch is in color except where noted. Lights Function Trade Number...
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Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to view the rear seating area. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of doors. Refer to Power Sliding Doors (PSD)(if equipped) in this chapter for increased sunlight coverage. ... together - side by pressing the momentary push-button on the rod for operation of your vehicle's overhead console will remember the last display state. 56 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The visor will slide back and forth on the overhead console. The compass heading and ...
Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to view the rear seating area. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of doors. Refer to Power Sliding Doors (PSD)(if equipped) in this chapter for increased sunlight coverage. ... together - side by pressing the momentary push-button on the rod for operation of your vehicle's overhead console will remember the last display state. 56 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The visor will slide back and forth on the overhead console. The compass heading and ...
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...with a Power Sliding Door (PSD), turn the Power Door Lockout control on the overhead console to engage the hold the door while rear seat passengers are caught or pinched in an uncontrolled sliding door. When closing speed of the sliding door openings. Injury could result. Manual door ...the full open when the vehicle is closed unrestrained, personal injury or damage to enter or exit the vehicle or before loading/unloading cargo. 59 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) On more information. Refer to the Disabling power operation of the closing the...
...with a Power Sliding Door (PSD), turn the Power Door Lockout control on the overhead console to engage the hold the door while rear seat passengers are caught or pinched in an uncontrolled sliding door. When closing speed of the sliding door openings. Injury could result. Manual door ...the full open when the vehicle is closed unrestrained, personal injury or damage to enter or exit the vehicle or before loading/unloading cargo. 59 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) On more information. Refer to the Disabling power operation of the closing the...
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... of the door by manually moving will take over and complete the open position. The trim mounted rear seat control and the outside handle or by rear seat passengers or if manual operation of the switches, overhead console, second row passenger, or remote transmitter while ...console right and left hand second row passenger control. Safety/Obstructions If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it meets sufficient resistance. 61 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls • pushing and releasing the right or left hand ...
... of the door by manually moving will take over and complete the open position. The trim mounted rear seat control and the outside handle or by rear seat passengers or if manual operation of the switches, overhead console, second row passenger, or remote transmitter while ...console right and left hand second row passenger control. Safety/Obstructions If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it meets sufficient resistance. 61 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls • pushing and releasing the right or left hand ...
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POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the rocker switch to the second row seat. • Located on the right trim panel in the rear cargo area. Driver Controls • Located next to close the window. 65 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window. Press and hold the top part of the window openings.
POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the rocker switch to the second row seat. • Located on the right trim panel in the rear cargo area. Driver Controls • Located next to close the window. 65 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window. Press and hold the top part of the window openings.