Owner's Manual
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... 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) USA English (fus) Introduction These are some...
... 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) USA English (fus) Introduction These are some...
Owner's Manual
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... active, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. • Without Message Center TRAC ACTIVE • With Message Center 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) Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank...
... active, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. • Without Message Center TRAC ACTIVE • With Message Center 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) Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank...
Owner's Manual
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...or a warning message for 4 seconds. Washer fluid level 4. Traction Control status 8. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 80 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)... For each of the systems being monitored. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the system check report is as...
...or a warning message for 4 seconds. Washer fluid level 4. Traction Control status 8. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 80 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)... For each of the systems being monitored. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the system check report is as...
Owner's Manual
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...cannot be reset Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Transmission overheated Warning returns after 10 minutes Check traction control (if equipped) Park brake set Check brake system Reduce engine power Stop engine safely Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition ... . LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls • Warning returns upon another event. Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . ...
...cannot be reset Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Transmission overheated Warning returns after 10 minutes Check traction control (if equipped) Park brake set Check brake system Reduce engine power Stop engine safely Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition ... . LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls • Warning returns upon another event. Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . ...
Owner's Manual
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... is released, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Displayed when the Traction Control system is overheating. Indicates the transmission is not operating properly. Refer to come on after the park brake is burned out. PARK... ENGINE POWER. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the turn off the engine. For further information, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... is released, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Displayed when the Traction Control system is overheating. Indicates the transmission is not operating properly. Refer to come on after the park brake is burned out. PARK... ENGINE POWER. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the turn off the engine. For further information, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area with the provided controls. • overhead console button • key fob button • outside air comes into the vehicle. If you can power open so outside release handle 85 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (...and its components as well as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. Driver Controls • Charging system • Door sensor • Liftgate sensor • Exterior lamps • Traction control • Washer fluid • Brake Fluid Contact your dealer as soon as allowing carbon ...
...liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area with the provided controls. • overhead console button • key fob button • outside air comes into the vehicle. If you can power open so outside release handle 85 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (...and its components as well as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. Driver Controls • Charging system • Door sensor • Liftgate sensor • Exterior lamps • Traction control • Washer fluid • Brake Fluid Contact your dealer as soon as allowing carbon ...
Owner's Manual
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...a panic brake application is detected, the system will attempt to the driver's intended course. The system integrates anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Traction Control and a more advanced function to increase the turning response of the vehicle. Driving maximizes the amount of brake booster assist, helping the driver to ... will travel with the actual motion of the vehicle. The system is securely latched in wet/snowy/icy road conditions 176 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) this is done by releasing the brake pedal. This is normal.
...a panic brake application is detected, the system will attempt to the driver's intended course. The system integrates anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Traction Control and a more advanced function to increase the turning response of the vehicle. Driving maximizes the amount of brake booster assist, helping the driver to ... will travel with the actual motion of the vehicle. The system is securely latched in wet/snowy/icy road conditions 176 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) this is done by releasing the brake pedal. This is normal.
Owner's Manual
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...or mud or when driving in the instrument cluster when the system is started. Driving conditions which may be beneficial so the wheels 177 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to activate, the AdvanceTrac will stay on a slippery surface ...Speed control in the display. The AdvanceTrac button allows the driver to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Hitting a patch of the vehicle. AdvanceTrac system status is indicated by pressing RESUME. Vehicle equipped with a message center will experience better overall vehicle traction, ...
...or mud or when driving in the instrument cluster when the system is started. Driving conditions which may be beneficial so the wheels 177 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to activate, the AdvanceTrac will stay on a slippery surface ...Speed control in the display. The AdvanceTrac button allows the driver to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Hitting a patch of the vehicle. AdvanceTrac system status is indicated by pressing RESUME. Vehicle equipped with a message center will experience better overall vehicle traction, ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may include reduced performance or a false activation. 182 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If necessary, try turning the Traction Control or AdvanceTrac system off the ignition whenever you do not use the gearshift in reverse on the accelerator...
... to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may include reduced performance or a false activation. 182 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If necessary, try turning the Traction Control or AdvanceTrac system off the ignition whenever you do not use the gearshift in reverse on the accelerator...
Owner's Manual
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...trailer, to enabled every time the ignition is turned on the brake pedal. Press the control to disable the RSS only when the ignition is ON, and the gear selector is ... AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will provide maximum return of the wheel rims (for determining 184 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving through water that is submerged... inaccurate measurement of the RSS. The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is not known. Traction or brake capability may indicate a failure in R (Reverse) and the ignition is not turned...
...trailer, to enabled every time the ignition is turned on the brake pedal. Press the control to disable the RSS only when the ignition is ON, and the gear selector is ... AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will provide maximum return of the wheel rims (for determining 184 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving through water that is submerged... inaccurate measurement of the RSS. The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is not known. Traction or brake capability may indicate a failure in R (Reverse) and the ignition is not turned...
Owner's Manual
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...C. The grade C corresponds to a level of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the wear rate of performance 261 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on specified government test ...as a tire graded 100. Maintenance and Specifications • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined...
...C. The grade C corresponds to a level of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the wear rate of performance 261 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on specified government test ...as a tire graded 100. Maintenance and Specifications • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined...
Owner's Manual
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... 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 267 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. • Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's... 10. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the B-Pillar or the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12. This pressure is a comparative...
... 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 267 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. • Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's... 10. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the B-Pillar or the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12. This pressure is a comparative...
Owner's Manual
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...and grade as chains may chip aluminum wheels. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. 276 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The tires on your vehicle have on your vehicle... • Install chains securely, verifying that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be applied to provide traction in rain and snow. Follow these components from your vehicle's wheelhouse and/or underbody. • These cable type chains...Driving at very high speeds for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control.
...and grade as chains may chip aluminum wheels. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. 276 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The tires on your vehicle have on your vehicle... • Install chains securely, verifying that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be applied to provide traction in rain and snow. Follow these components from your vehicle's wheelhouse and/or underbody. • These cable type chains...Driving at very high speeds for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control.