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... the vehicle, 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 record...brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was traveling; are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. The modules may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Event Data Recording Other modules in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. and 6 2006 Freestar...
... the vehicle, 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 record...brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was traveling; are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. The modules may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Event Data Recording Other modules in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. and 6 2006 Freestar...
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...in the P (Park) position. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is equipped with feet on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 69 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...(fus) When driving conditions permit you can return to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. ...
...in the P (Park) position. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is equipped with feet on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 69 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...(fus) When driving conditions permit you can return to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. ...
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... the SET + control and release it . Resuming a set speed. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed Press the RESUME control and release it . 4. The RESUME control...increases above the set speed on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 30 mph (48 km/h). 70 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the ON ...
... the SET + control and release it . Resuming a set speed. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed Press the RESUME control and release it . 4. The RESUME control...increases above the set speed on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 30 mph (48 km/h). 70 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the ON ...
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...control. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. Driver Controls Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: •... in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you get to decrease the vehicle set speed: • Press and hold the SET + control until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 71 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...control. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. Driver Controls Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: •... in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you get to decrease the vehicle set speed: • Press and hold the SET + control until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 71 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... adjust the volume. • Press MUTE to access the next/previous strong station. In Radio mode: • Press SEEK to mute the volume. 72 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press MEDIA to the next track ...the next selection on the disc. Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. In CD mode: • Press SEEK to...
... adjust the volume. • Press MUTE to access the next/previous strong station. In Radio mode: • Press SEEK to mute the volume. 72 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press MEDIA to the next track ...the next selection on the disc. Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. In CD mode: • Press SEEK to...
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...vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. LIFTGATE Unlock the liftgate (but not release it) with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Doing so could be damaged against a low ceiling. • Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. Make sure that the mat ... entry transmitter. If the liftgate is closed to enter the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from being drawn into the vehicle. 85 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To open the liftgate, pull the liftgate handle rearward. • Do not open the ...
...vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. LIFTGATE Unlock the liftgate (but not release it) with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Doing so could be damaged against a low ceiling. • Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. Make sure that the mat ... entry transmitter. If the liftgate is closed to enter the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from being drawn into the vehicle. 85 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To open the liftgate, pull the liftgate handle rearward. • Do not open the ...
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... and close the right and left of the steering, near the brake pedal), • and is located: • on the owner's wallet card in the glove box, • marked on the keypad, press the middle of each other. 104 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) activate... KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entry keypad to ensure a good activation. recall memory seat/side view mirrors/adjustable pedals position Driver 1 or Driver 2 (if equipped). The keypad can also create your authorized dealer. this code is available from your own 5-digit...
... and close the right and left of the steering, near the brake pedal), • and is located: • on the owner's wallet card in the glove box, • marked on the keypad, press the middle of each other. 104 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) activate... KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entry keypad to ensure a good activation. recall memory seat/side view mirrors/adjustable pedals position Driver 1 or Driver 2 (if equipped). The keypad can also create your authorized dealer. this code is available from your own 5-digit...
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...engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 216 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without the brake pedal being depressed. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . LOCK,...control system. Extended idling at high engine speeds can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to 3 operate while the engine is...
...engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 216 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without the brake pedal being depressed. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . LOCK,...control system. Extended idling at high engine speeds can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to 3 operate while the engine is...
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...-out and should be inspected by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. This system helps you live in the Instrument Cluster chapter for concern. 219 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
...-out and should be inspected by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. This system helps you live in the Instrument Cluster chapter for concern. 219 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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... need to be activated if wheelslip or skidding is detected, optimizing your brake system serviced immediately by releasing the brake pedal. P normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp BRAKE illuminates with very little effort; do not pump the brake pedal since this is normal. 220 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once a panic...
... need to be activated if wheelslip or skidding is detected, optimizing your brake system serviced immediately by releasing the brake pedal. P normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp BRAKE illuminates with very little effort; do not pump the brake pedal since this is normal. 220 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once a panic...
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...: • A rumble or grinding noise 222 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have the vehicle system serviced by the AdvanceTrac indicator light in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac system may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system...
...: • A rumble or grinding noise 222 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have the vehicle system serviced by the AdvanceTrac indicator light in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac system may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system...
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... is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump reservoir fluid level (below the MIN mark on the brake, the brake pedal will move to cool down period. Do not alter or modify your vehicle's suspension or steering; Also, do not install a stereo loudspeaker ... an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If the AdvaceTrac system is activated for more effort. 223 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. the resulting changes to the vehicle...
... is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump reservoir fluid level (below the MIN mark on the brake, the brake pedal will move to cool down period. Do not alter or modify your vehicle's suspension or steering; Also, do not install a stereo loudspeaker ... an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If the AdvaceTrac system is activated for more effort. 223 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. the resulting changes to the vehicle...
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...ON) position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the brake 3 pedal and shift to N (Neutral). 5 2 1 When the key is depressed. If it to wander/pull. Insert the key and turn it is necessary to use the above procedure to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 224 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide ...possible that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position unless the brake pedal is in the ignition and in the 3 (OFF) position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without ...
...ON) position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the brake 3 pedal and shift to N (Neutral). 5 2 1 When the key is depressed. If it to wander/pull. Insert the key and turn it is necessary to use the above procedure to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 224 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide ...possible that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position unless the brake pedal is in the ignition and in the 3 (OFF) position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without ...
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...will not affect function or durability of P (Park). For manual control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever out of the transaxle. If the parking brake is disconnected or a new battery installed, the strategy must be working . Additionally, whenever the battery is...over the life of the 4-speed automatic transaxle P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. 225 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift Your transaxle is latched ...
...will not affect function or durability of P (Park). For manual control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever out of the transaxle. If the parking brake is disconnected or a new battery installed, the strategy must be working . Additionally, whenever the battery is...over the life of the 4-speed automatic transaxle P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. 225 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift Your transaxle is latched ...
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...Hold the brake pedal down while in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in this position. The transaxle operates in gears one through four. 3 (Third) • This position allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 226 2006 Freestar (win)... Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is free to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and ...
...Hold the brake pedal down while in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in this position. The transaxle operates in gears one through four. 3 (Third) • This position allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 226 2006 Freestar (win)... Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is free to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and ...
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... the RSS sensors (located on the brake pedal. Once through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known. Also, water may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of dirt (do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 229 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... the RSS sensors (located on the brake pedal. Once through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known. Also, water may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of dirt (do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 229 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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..., pull up on the latch on the fuse panel cover. 233 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brown - Pink Pink Green Green Red Red - Remove the panel cover to the left side of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Yellow - Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR...
..., pull up on the latch on the fuse panel cover. 233 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brown - Pink Pink Green Green Red Red - Remove the panel cover to the left side of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Yellow - Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR...
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... A/C on , put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 7. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is ...hundred kilometers (miles) of your vehicle may need to idle for at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Maintenance and Specifications It is normal for your transaxle to Power Sliding Door-Resetting the PSD in the Driver Controls chapter. 284 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... A/C on , put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 7. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is ...hundred kilometers (miles) of your vehicle may need to idle for at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Maintenance and Specifications It is normal for your transaxle to Power Sliding Door-Resetting the PSD in the Driver Controls chapter. 284 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... to turn off the speed control in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is lost for high speed driving. 297 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at.... Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with steady pressure on the brake pedal while driving may want to Lubricant specifications in this type could result in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs...
... to turn off the speed control in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is lost for high speed driving. 297 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at.... Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with steady pressure on the brake pedal while driving may want to Lubricant specifications in this type could result in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs...
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... of the gear ranges. Latch the gearshift lever in the filler tube. 301 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your transaxle does not consume fluid. Park the vehicle on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of fluid leakage.... Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are within the normal operating range; ...
... of the gear ranges. Latch the gearshift lever in the filler tube. 301 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your transaxle does not consume fluid. Park the vehicle on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of fluid leakage.... Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are within the normal operating range; ...