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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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If the light remains on while driving, the tire pressure should be checked, refer to Fuel gauge in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Turns off light (if OFF equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control has been disabled (by ... Traction Control or TRAC AdvanceTrac off when the speed control system is disengaged. 13 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Low tire warning: Illuminates when the low tire warning system is engaged. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is enabled...
If the light remains on while driving, the tire pressure should be checked, refer to Fuel gauge in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Turns off light (if OFF equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control has been disabled (by ... Traction Control or TRAC AdvanceTrac off when the speed control system is disengaged. 13 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Low tire warning: Illuminates when the low tire warning system is engaged. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is enabled...
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... Brake fluid level 5. Tire inflation status 9. Distance to empty System warnings System warnings alert you acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for three seconds. The message center will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 80 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide ...the systems being monitored. For each of the message center after you to possible problems or malfunctions in XX% 2. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the reset. • They will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. ...
... Brake fluid level 5. Tire inflation status 9. Distance to empty System warnings System warnings alert you acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for three seconds. The message center will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 80 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide ...the systems being monitored. For each of the message center after you to possible problems or malfunctions in XX% 2. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the reset. • They will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. ...
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... ignition key is turned from OFF to ON Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check fuel cap Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check brake lamps Check tires Warning returns upon another event Turn signal on ...reminder DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) ...
... ignition key is turned from OFF to ON Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check fuel cap Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check brake lamps Check tires Warning returns upon another event Turn signal on ...reminder DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) ...
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... to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. When oil life left is 5 percent or less. Driver Controls CHECK FUEL CAP. CHECK TIRES. Press and hold the RESET control for proper installation. Displayed when the turn signal is activated and the vehicle is less than... be displayed. Check the washer fluid level. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER. To reset the oil monitoring system to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 83 2004 Freestar (win) Owners...
... to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. When oil life left is 5 percent or less. Driver Controls CHECK FUEL CAP. CHECK TIRES. Press and hold the RESET control for proper installation. Displayed when the turn signal is activated and the vehicle is less than... be displayed. Check the washer fluid level. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER. To reset the oil monitoring system to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 83 2004 Freestar (win) Owners...
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... severe condition. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A limited AdvanceTrac function using only engine power reduction...panel during this condition and will function normally during AdvanceTrac operation. You may notice a slight movement of the tires have cooled down period. The speaker vibrations can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system. Driving are normal during the...some of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check.
... severe condition. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A limited AdvanceTrac function using only engine power reduction...panel during this condition and will function normally during AdvanceTrac operation. You may notice a slight movement of the tires have cooled down period. The speaker vibrations can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system. Driving are normal during the...some of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check.
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...ignition in the 4 (ON) position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. Insert the key and turn it to N (Neutral). 3 2 1 4 5 179 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Apply the parking brake. 2. Apply the...system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in ...
...ignition in the 4 (ON) position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. Insert the key and turn it to N (Neutral). 3 2 1 4 5 179 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Apply the parking brake. 2. Apply the...system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in ...
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... installing it on these instructions may result in the floor and turning the wing screw clockwise. Check that the flat tire is properly secured. 211 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lay the tire flat and secure the cable with the jack, pass the cable retainer through the center of...
... installing it on these instructions may result in the floor and turning the wing screw clockwise. Check that the flat tire is properly secured. 211 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lay the tire flat and secure the cable with the jack, pass the cable retainer through the center of...
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... the valve stem facing in the tire, and rotate one of the cable. 3. Stowing the spare tire Note: If no tire is properly secured. Wagon only: Raise the tire by turning the jack extension tool clockwise with the jack hardware. 2. Check that the flat tire is to pass the tie through ...the center of the tire. Pull on the cable to contact ground while driving. 1. Cargo van only: Raise the tire by turning the lug nut wrench clockwise until the hex nut ratchets. 212 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide ...
... the valve stem facing in the tire, and rotate one of the cable. 3. Stowing the spare tire Note: If no tire is properly secured. Wagon only: Raise the tire by turning the jack extension tool clockwise with the jack hardware. 2. Check that the flat tire is to pass the tie through ...the center of the tire. Pull on the cable to contact ground while driving. 1. Cargo van only: Raise the tire by turning the lug nut wrench clockwise until the hex nut ratchets. 212 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide ...
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... at any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Tighten to the best of your dealer for nut and bolt threads free of the tire. 5. Bolt size 213 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...not allow you to overtighten. The spare tire carrier will not move. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per Scheduled ...
... at any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Tighten to the best of your dealer for nut and bolt threads free of the tire. 5. Bolt size 213 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...not allow you to overtighten. The spare tire carrier will not move. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per Scheduled ...
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... light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When to detect a significant loss of inflation in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this chapter. Maintenance and Specifications which all conditions and is not a substitute for manually checking tires regularly for a tire that is properly...
... light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When to detect a significant loss of inflation in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this chapter. Maintenance and Specifications which all conditions and is not a substitute for manually checking tires regularly for a tire that is properly...
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... center until "HOLD RESET TO RELEARN" is displayed, press and hold the button 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) Maintenance and Specifications • The system will flash three times as the low.... The system normally requires 15 to 20 minutes of three speed ranges to hold the button for three seconds. Press the RESET button until "SYSTEM CHECK" is displayed in the instrument cluster) until "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed.
... center until "HOLD RESET TO RELEARN" is displayed, press and hold the button 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) Maintenance and Specifications • The system will flash three times as the low.... The system normally requires 15 to 20 minutes of three speed ranges to hold the button for three seconds. Press the RESET button until "SYSTEM CHECK" is displayed in the instrument cluster) until "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed.
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...a stick type tire pressure gauge. 269 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You are some of the important maintenance items: Tire inflation pressure Use a tire gauge to wear abnormally. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather... and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in inches. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least monthly and before long trips...
...a stick type tire pressure gauge. 269 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You are some of the important maintenance items: Tire inflation pressure Use a tire gauge to wear abnormally. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather... and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in inches. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, at least monthly and before long trips...
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... metal stem in severe tire cracking, tread separation or blowout , with your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the tire label or certification label. Under-inflation is normal for the recommended spare tire pressure. 270 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post...
... metal stem in severe tire cracking, tread separation or blowout , with your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the tire label or certification label. Under-inflation is normal for the recommended spare tire pressure. 270 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post...
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... and those with your vehicle) will help your tires and should also be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 271 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...English (fus) Wheel misalignment in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Maintenance and Specifications 6. Check the ...
... and those with your vehicle) will help your tires and should also be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 271 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...English (fus) Wheel misalignment in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Maintenance and Specifications 6. Check the ...
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...tire wear can be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for signs of tire damage. 273 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tires... • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for temporary use only and should not be equipped with a dissimilar spare...
...tire wear can be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for signs of tire damage. 273 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tires... • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for temporary use only and should not be equipped with a dissimilar spare...
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... ...175 Load limits ...184 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...92 doors ...91 Low tire warning ...15, 262 Lubricant specifications ...279, 281 Luggage rack ...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... 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...
... ...175 Load limits ...184 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...92 doors ...91 Low tire warning ...15, 262 Lubricant specifications ...279, 281 Luggage rack ...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... 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...
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...T Tilt steering wheel ...55 Tire warning ...262 Tires ...260-262, 264 alignment ...271 care ...269 changing ...203, 205, 208, 213 checking the pressure ...269 label ......269 replacing ...274 rotating ...271 safety practices ...275 sidewall information ...265 snow tires and chains ...276 spare tire ...204 terminology ...264 tire grades ...261 treadwear ...261, 273 Towing ...188 recreational towing ...192 trailer towing ...188 wrecker ...219 Transaxle automatic operation ...179 fluid, refill capacities ...278 lubricant specifications ...281 293 2004 Freestar...
...T Tilt steering wheel ...55 Tire warning ...262 Tires ...260-262, 264 alignment ...271 care ...269 changing ...203, 205, 208, 213 checking the pressure ...269 label ......269 replacing ...274 rotating ...271 safety practices ...275 sidewall information ...265 snow tires and chains ...276 spare tire ...204 terminology ...264 tire grades ...261 treadwear ...261, 273 Towing ...188 recreational towing ...192 trailer towing ...188 wrecker ...219 Transaxle automatic operation ...179 fluid, refill capacities ...278 lubricant specifications ...281 293 2004 Freestar...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for proper operation. power steering fluid level. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Check at the designated time intervals. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. parking brake for wear and function. see dealer) and outside locks. tires for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function...
... Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for proper operation. power steering fluid level. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Check at the designated time intervals. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. parking brake for wear and function. see dealer) and outside locks. tires for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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...Service even more convenient, in many cases, you details. Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in Ford-sponsored training to repairs like oil changes and tire rotations to become the experts on the operation of maintenance and light repair... automotive services. Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your ...
...Service even more convenient, in many cases, you details. Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in Ford-sponsored training to repairs like oil changes and tire rotations to become the experts on the operation of maintenance and light repair... automotive services. Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your ...