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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... ON, continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Have the vehicle checked by...
... ON, continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Have the vehicle checked by...
Owner's Manual
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... /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...
... /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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Front park/turn lamps 3157K Backup lamps 3156K Dome lamp (front row.../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.
... 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 Front park/turn lamps 3157K Backup lamps 3156K Dome lamp (front row.../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.
Owner's Manual
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... 5. Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. light on . Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • 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 48 km/h (30 mph). 69 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This will disengage. The RESUME ...
... 5. Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. light on . Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • 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 48 km/h (30 mph). 69 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This will disengage. The RESUME ...
Owner's Manual
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... damage. Displayed when the engine temperature exceeds safe driving operating range and the vehicle limits engine power to Transmission fluid in the Lights chapter. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. If the warning stays on , contact your...AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate is not monitored. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible and...
... damage. Displayed when the engine temperature exceeds safe driving operating range and the vehicle limits engine power to Transmission fluid in the Lights chapter. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. If the warning stays on , contact your...AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate is not monitored. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible and...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, then press the power door unlock control 3 times. 3. 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 provided by a short horn chirp followed ... 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 feature by having your authorized dealer. Confirmation of perimeter lighting being deactivated is provided by a short horn chirp only. • Exiting...
... ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, then press the power door unlock control 3 times. 3. 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 provided by a short horn chirp followed ... 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 feature by having your authorized dealer. Confirmation of perimeter lighting being deactivated is provided by a short horn chirp only. • Exiting...
Owner's Manual
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... within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off. 3. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off .) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be turned on for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake...
... within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off. 3. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off .) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be turned on for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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..., the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to be moved from the ... and in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) START, cranks the engine. ...information on starting is not 5 running. 2. Warning lights illuminated. ON, all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the ignition...
..., the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to be moved from the ... and in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) START, cranks the engine. ...information on starting is not 5 running. 2. Warning lights illuminated. ON, all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... of the brake pedal and 175 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates ABS when the ignition is equipped with the parking brake released, have your BRAKE warning lamp ...in the Instrument Cluster chapter for concern. Noise from locking. Driving BRAKES Occasional brake noise is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; If a metal-to Brake system warning light in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician. ...
... of the brake pedal and 175 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates ABS when the ignition is equipped with the parking brake released, have your BRAKE warning lamp ...in the Instrument Cluster chapter for concern. Noise from locking. Driving BRAKES Occasional brake noise is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; If a metal-to Brake system warning light in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician. ...
Owner's Manual
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... indication that at least some of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your vehicle seems to spin. Anti-lock braking is not on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your foot is...
... indication that at least some of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your vehicle seems to spin. Anti-lock braking is not on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your foot is...
Owner's Manual
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Turn off . Press lightly on a flat surface at speeds less than a minute or damage to Traction...is not effective at high speeds; To help to the transmission may include reduced performance or a false activation. 182 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This will allow the wheels to spin, which may... of the RSS; Driving 1 (First) • Transaxle operates in first gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Never leave...
Turn off . Press lightly on a flat surface at speeds less than a minute or damage to Traction...is not effective at high speeds; To help to the transmission may include reduced performance or a false activation. 182 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This will allow the wheels to spin, which may... of the RSS; Driving 1 (First) • Transaxle operates in first gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Never leave...
Owner's Manual
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If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not turned off, it will affect the accuracy of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your engine. Press the control to enabled every time the ignition is turned on the brake pedal. Driving through water that is submerged may be ...). Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of the wheel rims (for determining 184 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never drive through deep water where the transmission vent tube is higher than the bottom...
If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not turned off, it will affect the accuracy of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your engine. Press the control to enabled every time the ignition is turned on the brake pedal. Driving through water that is submerged may be ...). Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of the wheel rims (for determining 184 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never drive through deep water where the transmission vent tube is higher than the bottom...
Owner's Manual
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... 500 miles (800 km). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 188 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay ...a trailer until all weights are within your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. This kit contains fuses and relays to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from the trailer lighting and an adapter wiring harness containing the standard 4-pin trailer plug. Trailer towing...
... 500 miles (800 km). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 188 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay ...a trailer until all weights are within your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. This kit contains fuses and relays to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from the trailer lighting and an adapter wiring harness containing the standard 4-pin trailer plug. Trailer towing...
Owner's Manual
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...associated wiring installed to your vehicle by a qualified technician. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your trailer conforms to all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on the hitch. See the Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier...for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. See your vehicle's capability. If your trailer is rated for hooking up trailer lamps. 190 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle uses an advanced electronic module to control and monitor ...
...associated wiring installed to your vehicle by a qualified technician. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your trailer conforms to all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on the hitch. See the Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier...for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. See your vehicle's capability. If your trailer is rated for hooking up trailer lamps. 190 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle uses an advanced electronic module to control and monitor ...
Owner's Manual
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...Low Tire Warning system will detect the temporary spare tire and illuminate the low tire warning light until the spare tire is on the side of tire sealants is labeled as possible....A FLAT TIRE If you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. 203 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The temporary spare tire for emergency...these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • ...
...Low Tire Warning system will detect the temporary spare tire and illuminate the low tire warning light until the spare tire is on the side of tire sealants is labeled as possible....A FLAT TIRE If you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. 203 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The temporary spare tire for emergency...these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • ...
Owner's Manual
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...is not a substitute for manually checking tires regularly for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. The system uses the Anti-lock brake wheel speed sensors to RESET the Low Tire Warning System: after any one of the following • Tire rotation • One or ... are often adjusted during oil change service) • Inflating a low tire will not clear the Low Tire Warning indicator light. The low tire warning indicator light will clear the light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When to detect a change and illuminates the low tire...
...is not a substitute for manually checking tires regularly for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. The system uses the Anti-lock brake wheel speed sensors to RESET the Low Tire Warning System: after any one of the following • Tire rotation • One or ... are often adjusted during oil change service) • Inflating a low tire will not clear the Low Tire Warning indicator light. The low tire warning indicator light will clear the light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When to detect a change and illuminates the low tire...
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...