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... 290 303 307 308 309 Accessories Index 315 317 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by...
... 290 303 307 308 309 Accessories Index 315 317 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by...
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... the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the ...of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations ...
... the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the ...of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations ...
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... in personal injury. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in your vehicle. and 6 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle. The recorded information...including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to follow the specific ...
... in personal injury. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in your vehicle. and 6 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle. The recorded information...including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to follow the specific ...
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.... A driver's first responsibility is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. Refer to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of business and personal affairs. To access this Owner's Guide; Other parties may be equipped with lawful authority.... communications equipment to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mobile Communications can do not access event data recorder information without ...
.... A driver's first responsibility is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. Refer to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of business and personal affairs. To access this Owner's Guide; Other parties may be equipped with lawful authority.... communications equipment to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mobile Communications can do not access event data recorder information without ...
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... peel and cause the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources for further information on your system. 33 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Due to play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Ballpoint pens may be inserted into each slot of time. • For vehicles equipped with...
... peel and cause the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources for further information on your system. 33 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Due to play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Ballpoint pens may be inserted into each slot of time. • For vehicles equipped with...
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...prevent the vehicle from starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position and restart the engine with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these items are too close to the key when starting : • Large metallic objects. • Electronic ... it yourself. Locks and Security SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is an approved coded key. 108 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with all other objects...
...prevent the vehicle from starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position and restart the engine with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these items are too close to the key when starting : • Large metallic objects. • Electronic ... it yourself. Locks and Security SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is an approved coded key. 108 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with all other objects...
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... slide the height adjuster up or down. Safety belt assemblies should be replaced if either damage or improper operation is locked in place. 144 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to retract. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests...across the middle of injury in a collision. This indicates the safety belt is still working properly. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that the Љautomatic locking retractorЉ feature for child seats is now in the automatic locking mode. Unbuckle the ...
... slide the height adjuster up or down. Safety belt assemblies should be replaced if either damage or improper operation is locked in place. 144 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to retract. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests...across the middle of injury in a collision. This indicates the safety belt is still working properly. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that the Љautomatic locking retractorЉ feature for child seats is now in the automatic locking mode. Unbuckle the ...
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... necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a subsequent collision. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to further reduce the risk of ... the front safety belt assemblies after a collision. These retractors should also be increased risk of injury in the event of a collision. 151 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions...
... necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a subsequent collision. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to further reduce the risk of ... the front safety belt assemblies after a collision. These retractors should also be increased risk of injury in the event of a collision. 151 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions...
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... problem and/or light are repaired. The tone pattern will be heard. If any of these instructions may come into contact with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at an authorized dealer immediately. If it is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in the event of the... Safety Restraints An out of position front center occupant could affect the decision of a collision. Any alteration/modification to indicate the condition of a collision. 161 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... problem and/or light are repaired. The tone pattern will be heard. If any of these instructions may come into contact with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at an authorized dealer immediately. If it is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in the event of the... Safety Restraints An out of position front center occupant could affect the decision of a collision. Any alteration/modification to indicate the condition of a collision. 161 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... increase the risk of age. Generally this is the proper size, restrain the child in your vehicle. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are still too small for growing children. To improve... and Safety Restraints Children and safety belts If the child is when they weigh about 80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old). 168 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the shoulder belt portion of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. They ...
... increase the risk of age. Generally this is the proper size, restrain the child in your vehicle. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are still too small for growing children. To improve... and Safety Restraints Children and safety belts If the child is when they weigh about 80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old). 168 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the shoulder belt portion of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. They ...
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If the booster seat slides on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use of the shoulder. 170 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of injury or death...
If the booster seat slides on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use of the shoulder. 170 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of injury or death...
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... section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for children up to 48 pounds (22 kg) in a child restraint. Ford recommends the use of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in this chapter. For more information of LATCH anchors refer to... and follow all of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in a sudden stop or collision. 174 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Top tether anchors can be injured in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing...
... section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for children up to 48 pounds (22 kg) in a child restraint. Ford recommends the use of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in this chapter. For more information of LATCH anchors refer to... and follow all of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in a sudden stop or collision. 174 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Top tether anchors can be injured in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing...
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...; Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 184 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in road characteristics and climate...
...; Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 184 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in road characteristics and climate...
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...buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Use a tire gauge to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric...looks lower than the others, use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. 186 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires. Inflate all...
...buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Use a tire gauge to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric...looks lower than the others, use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. 186 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires. Inflate all...
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...than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in heat buildup and internal... pressures also change. A hot tire at which can be significantly under-inflated. 187 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It also may cause uneven treadwear patterns. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is the tire manufacturer's maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure...
...than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in heat buildup and internal... pressures also change. A hot tire at which can be significantly under-inflated. 187 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It also may cause uneven treadwear patterns. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is the tire manufacturer's maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure...
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...are identification codes used for traceability. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. The installation of your TPMS 190 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the TPMS indicator ...is equipped with tires designed to those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of replacement tires with tires ...
...are identification codes used for traceability. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. The installation of your TPMS 190 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the TPMS indicator ...is equipped with tires designed to those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of replacement tires with tires ...
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... is not in this section. refer to Inflating your spare tire is in this chapter. TPMS If your authorized dealer. 201 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends the use . Spare tire in use and the light remains ON, have the system inspected by your tires...
... is not in this section. refer to Inflating your spare tire is in this chapter. TPMS If your authorized dealer. 201 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends the use . Spare tire in use and the light remains ON, have the system inspected by your tires...
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...56.3 km) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside Emergencies ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for any mileage ... years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts 230 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the trailer...
...56.3 km) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside Emergencies ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for any mileage ... years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts 230 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the trailer...
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... The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. 231 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use it in your vehicle is disabled and is not in the ignition. To ... FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In the United States, this period through the Ford Auto Club by the radio. Roadside Emergencies • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits...
... The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. 231 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use it in your vehicle is disabled and is not in the ignition. To ... FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In the United States, this period through the Ford Auto Club by the radio. Roadside Emergencies • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits...
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... for tire size and may have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it as soon as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has a label on the end of the vehicle with a road tire/wheel that is... • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the wheel that is the same size and type as possible with the dissimilar spare tire 242 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... for tire size and may have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it as soon as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has a label on the end of the vehicle with a road tire/wheel that is... • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the wheel that is the same size and type as possible with the dissimilar spare tire 242 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)