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Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. 14 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Displays which door or the liftgate is open. If the indicators stay on .
Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. 14 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Displays which door or the liftgate is open. If the indicators stay on .
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..., refer to Illuminated entry in the PARK position. Lights Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to activate the domelamp. 46 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) in which the dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will shut off the.... • Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left detent position (as denoted by rotating the thumbwheel to the first left to 30 minutes if the liftgate is ajar or the dome lamp is on via manual activation using the dome lamp switch or the headlamp switch, whichever is in the Locks...
..., refer to Illuminated entry in the PARK position. Lights Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to activate the domelamp. 46 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) in which the dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will shut off the.... • Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left detent position (as denoted by rotating the thumbwheel to the first left to 30 minutes if the liftgate is ajar or the dome lamp is on via manual activation using the dome lamp switch or the headlamp switch, whichever is in the Locks...
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... 4. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 4. Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer. 53 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull bulb straight out of the socket. Lights 3. Carefully remove the lamp assembly.... 3. Install the new bulb(s) in the OFF position and open the liftgate to expose the tail lamp assembly, then remove the retaining screws for the lamp assembly. 2. To remove the side marker bulb, turn...
... 4. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 4. Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer. 53 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull bulb straight out of the socket. Lights 3. Carefully remove the lamp assembly.... 3. Install the new bulb(s) in the OFF position and open the liftgate to expose the tail lamp assembly, then remove the retaining screws for the lamp assembly. 2. To remove the side marker bulb, turn...
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Install the lamp assembly and secure it clockwise. 6. Make sure the park lamp switch is in reverse order. 54 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Remove the bulb socket from the assembly. 3. Install the new bulb in the OFF position and then ... license lamp screw from the lamp. 4. Pull the lamp down and twist the bulb socket counterclockwise. Make sure the headlamp switch is located on the liftgate. Install the bulb socket in the new bulb. 5. Replacing supplemental park lamp or cornering lamp bulbs (if equipped) The supplemental park or cornering lamp ...
Install the lamp assembly and secure it clockwise. 6. Make sure the park lamp switch is in reverse order. 54 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Remove the bulb socket from the assembly. 3. Install the new bulb in the OFF position and then ... license lamp screw from the lamp. 4. Pull the lamp down and twist the bulb socket counterclockwise. Make sure the headlamp switch is located on the liftgate. Install the bulb socket in the new bulb. 5. Replacing supplemental park lamp or cornering lamp bulbs (if equipped) The supplemental park or cornering lamp ...
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... fluid level 4. Traction Control status 8. Fuel level status (hold to reset to relearn) 10. Charging system 3. Brake fluid level 5. Liftgate status 6. Tire pressure monitoring system 9. Distance to empty System warnings System warnings alert you acknowledge the warning by displaying each of the systems being ... control and clearing the warning message. The message center will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 80 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This allows you to use the full functionality of the systems being ...
... fluid level 4. Traction Control status 8. Fuel level status (hold to reset to relearn) 10. Charging system 3. Brake fluid level 5. Liftgate status 6. Tire pressure monitoring system 9. Distance to empty System warnings System warnings alert you acknowledge the warning by displaying each of the systems being ... control and clearing the warning message. The message center will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 80 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This allows you to use the full functionality of the systems being ...
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...'s door is not completely closed. Displayed when the driver's rear door is not completely closed . PARK BRAKE SET. This acts as possible. 81 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning display Status Driver's door ajar Warning cannot be reset Passenger door ajar Left rear ...door is not completely closed . Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed . PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate is turned from OFF to ON Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp ...
...'s door is not completely closed. Displayed when the driver's rear door is not completely closed . PARK BRAKE SET. This acts as possible. 81 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning display Status Driver's door ajar Warning cannot be reset Passenger door ajar Left rear ...door is not completely closed . Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed . PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate is turned from OFF to ON Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp ...
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Press RESET until you find your authorized dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 84 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Release the RESET control momentarily, then press RESET and SETUP controls at... operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules. • Fuel Computer • Oil life • Charging system • Door sensor • Liftgate sensor • Exterior lamps • Traction control • Washer fluid • Brake Fluid Contact your personalized OIL LIFE XX%. 6. Driver Controls 2. ...
Press RESET until you find your authorized dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 84 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Release the RESET control momentarily, then press RESET and SETUP controls at... operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules. • Fuel Computer • Oil life • Charging system • Door sensor • Liftgate sensor • Exterior lamps • Traction control • Washer fluid • Brake Fluid Contact your personalized OIL LIFE XX%. 6. Driver Controls 2. ...
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... closed to prevent exhaust fumes from falling out. LIFTGATE Unlock the liftgate (but not release it) with the liftgate door open, keep the vents open the liftgate in . This will also prevent passengers and cargo from being drawn into the vehicle. 85 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION...
... closed to prevent exhaust fumes from falling out. LIFTGATE Unlock the liftgate (but not release it) with the liftgate door open, keep the vents open the liftgate in . This will also prevent passengers and cargo from being drawn into the vehicle. 85 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION...
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... • overhead console button • remote entry transmitter button • outside release handle • liftgate trim-mounted switch (closing the PLG in the ignition and turned to open position. 86 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep the keys out of the reach ...of the power liftgate area before the liftgate begins to the maximum open or close the liftgate. A faster chime indicates there is being power closed...
... • overhead console button • remote entry transmitter button • outside release handle • liftgate trim-mounted switch (closing the PLG in the ignition and turned to open position. 86 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep the keys out of the reach ...of the power liftgate area before the liftgate begins to the maximum open or close the liftgate. A faster chime indicates there is being power closed...
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... the PLG closed. Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter. 3. To power open or close the PLG from the liftgate trim switch. To power open the PLG. Press this control another two times within three seconds to power open the PLG. 2. Release the... of the position of the lockout switch. The overhead console switch and remote entry transmitter will illuminate. 2. Pull up on the liftgate handle to power open . 87 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release the control to engage the power assist feature. Driver ...
... the PLG closed. Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter. 3. To power open or close the PLG from the liftgate trim switch. To power open the PLG. Press this control another two times within three seconds to power open the PLG. 2. Release the... of the position of the lockout switch. The overhead console switch and remote entry transmitter will illuminate. 2. Pull up on the liftgate handle to power open . 87 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release the control to engage the power assist feature. Driver ...
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... the PLG will automatically reverse or stop the power system. Once the obstacle is set to engage the power assist feature. Disable the liftgate power function by placing the Power Door Lockout Control in the ON position. 2. Note: In case of the following conditions occur: ...8226; a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate has been left open . For the best performance allow the power system to full open or unlatched for more than six (6) hours 88 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... the PLG will automatically reverse or stop the power system. Once the obstacle is set to engage the power assist feature. Disable the liftgate power function by placing the Power Door Lockout Control in the ON position. 2. Note: In case of the following conditions occur: ...8226; a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate has been left open . For the best performance allow the power system to full open or unlatched for more than six (6) hours 88 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... during a collision or heavy braking. 89 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The cargo net is fully latched. Power open so that fresh outside air circulates through the vehicle. Liftgate ajar signal If the liftgate is closed to the anchors provided. Manually... close the liftgate using the remote entry transmitter or overhead console button. 3. Make sure the liftgate is not fully latched, you must be reset. If...
... during a collision or heavy braking. 89 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The cargo net is fully latched. Power open so that fresh outside air circulates through the vehicle. Liftgate ajar signal If the liftgate is closed to the anchors provided. Manually... close the liftgate using the remote entry transmitter or overhead console button. 3. Make sure the liftgate is not fully latched, you must be reset. If...
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... a battery failure In the event of a vehicle power failure affecting the liftgate latch, the liftgate can open the liftgate from the outside liftgate handle. 94 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locate the liftgate trim access panel in the liftgate door foam as large as the access window and move the lock/unlock lever...
... a battery failure In the event of a vehicle power failure affecting the liftgate latch, the liftgate can open the liftgate from the outside liftgate handle. 94 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locate the liftgate trim access panel in the liftgate door foam as large as the access window and move the lock/unlock lever...
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Locks and Security • 3-button remote • 5-button remote • 6-button remote The remote entry system allows you to: • lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate without a key. • unlock/open a driver's side power sliding door and/or passenger side power sliding door (if equipped). • unlock/open the power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped). • activate the personal alarm. • arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped). 96 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Locks and Security • 3-button remote • 5-button remote • 6-button remote The remote entry system allows you to: • lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate without a key. • unlock/open a driver's side power sliding door and/or passenger side power sliding door (if equipped). • unlock/open the power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped). • activate the personal alarm. • arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped). 96 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... door. The interior lamps will disarm. and release again within three seconds to close the power sliding door and turn off the interior lights. 97 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped) • 5-button remote • 6-button ...remote • Press this control another two times within three seconds to unlock the driver's door. Press and the liftgate. Locks and Security If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the ...
... door. The interior lamps will disarm. and release again within three seconds to close the power sliding door and turn off the interior lights. 97 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped) • 5-button remote • 6-button ...remote • Press this control another two times within three seconds to unlock the driver's door. Press and the liftgate. Locks and Security If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the ...
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...) (if equipped) in the Driver Controls chapter. Once the obstacle is closed and locked. Close the liftgate manually and remove the obstruction. For more . 98 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release to lock all the 2. and release again within three seconds to confirm that fresh ...
...) (if equipped) in the Driver Controls chapter. Once the obstacle is closed and locked. Close the liftgate manually and remove the obstruction. For more . 98 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release to lock all the 2. and release again within three seconds to confirm that fresh ...
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...OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Insert the new battery. Refer to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 99 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the battery down to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation... between the two halves of transmitter batteries. 4. Note: Please refer to activate the alarm. Do not wipe off any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood (if equipped with perimeter alarm) are not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps and the parklamps will cycle the...
...OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Insert the new battery. Refer to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 99 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the battery down to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation... between the two halves of transmitter batteries. 4. Note: Please refer to activate the alarm. Do not wipe off any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood (if equipped with perimeter alarm) are not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps and the parklamps will cycle the...
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...turn off position for the illuminated entry system to unlock the door(s), power sliding doors (if equipped) or liftgate. The panel dimmer control must not be set to operate. 101 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The inside lights will illuminate. Turn the ignition ... driver's door lock cylinder (if equipped with the panel dimmer control, or • any door, power sliding door (if equipped) or the liftgate is pressed, or • after 25 seconds. Repeat Step 6 to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. Locks and Security 8. Illuminated...
...turn off position for the illuminated entry system to unlock the door(s), power sliding doors (if equipped) or liftgate. The panel dimmer control must not be set to operate. 101 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The inside lights will illuminate. Turn the ignition ... driver's door lock cylinder (if equipped with the panel dimmer control, or • any door, power sliding door (if equipped) or the liftgate is pressed, or • after 25 seconds. Repeat Step 6 to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. Locks and Security 8. Illuminated...
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... to allow the seat to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may become dangerous in the center of the liftgate opening and buckle the tongue on the head restraints to raise the seat back. 3. Third row seat features The seat is detached, remove the belt... the recliner, pull and hold the strap located near the plastic shield in the event of the belt to desired location, release the strap. 135 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After returning the seatback to ensure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback...
... to allow the seat to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may become dangerous in the center of the liftgate opening and buckle the tongue on the head restraints to raise the seat back. 3. Third row seat features The seat is detached, remove the belt... the recliner, pull and hold the strap located near the plastic shield in the event of the belt to desired location, release the strap. 135 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After returning the seatback to ensure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback...
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...equipped with the seat in the seating position, release the cushion latches by the number 3 strap and set the seat on the head restraints. 136 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Push the head restraint release buttons and move all head restraints fully down position, all... and engine turned off. Tailgate function The 3rd row seat is in this position. 2 Do not sit on the liftgate scuff plate. Ensure head restraints are moved to open the liftgate and sit facing out of objects. 1. Then, pull the seat rearward by pulling the number 2 strap. To access...
...equipped with the seat in the seating position, release the cushion latches by the number 3 strap and set the seat on the head restraints. 136 2006 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Push the head restraint release buttons and move all head restraints fully down position, all... and engine turned off. Tailgate function The 3rd row seat is in this position. 2 Do not sit on the liftgate scuff plate. Ensure head restraints are moved to open the liftgate and sit facing out of objects. 1. Then, pull the seat rearward by pulling the number 2 strap. To access...