Ford 2005 Freestar Manuals

Ford 2005 Freestar Manuals

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Ford 2005 Freestar Owner's Manual

Ford 2005 Freestar Owner's Manual (313 pages)

Ford Motor Company 2005 Ford Freestar Owner's Guide

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
4
Introduction

4
Instrument Cluster

10
- Warning and Control Lights
  10
  - Check Fuel Cap
    11
  - Brake System Warning Light
    11
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    11
  - Air Bag Readiness
    11
  - Check Transaxle
    12
  - Engine Oil Pressure
    12
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    12
  - Traction Control or Advancetrac Active
    13
  - Traction Control or Advancetrac off Light
    13
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning
    13
  - Low Fuel
    13
  - Low Washer Fluid
    14
  - Door Ajar
    14
  - Turn Signal
    14
  - Bulb Warning
    14
  - High Beams
    15
- Gauges
  15
  - Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
    15
  - Headlamps on Warning Chime
    15
  - Speedometer
    16
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    16
  - Odometer
    16
  - Trip Odometer
    17
  - Tachometer
    17
  - Fuel Gauge
    17
Entertainment Systems

18
- AM/FM Stereo System (if Equipped)
  18
- Am/Fm Stereo/ Single CD Sound System (if Equipped)
  20
- Autoset
  20
- Bass
  20
- Setting the Clock
  21
- Treble
  21
- AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
  23
  - Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System (if Equipped)
    23
  - Speed Sensitive Volume
    24
  - Am/Fm Stereo Cassette/Single CD Sound System
    26
  - Clean Tape Reminder
    27
  - Auxiliary Audio Controls (if Equipped)
    29
  - Parental Control
    30
  - Dual Play Mode
    31
  - Radio Frequencies
    31
  - Radio Reception Factors
    31
  - Cassette/Player Care
    32
  - CD/CD Player Care
    32
  - Audio System Warranty and Service
    33
  - Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
    34
  - Max A/C
    34
Climate Controls

34
Lights

45
- Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay
  46
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
  46
- Battery Saver
  47
- Flash to Pass
  47
- Panel Dimmer Control
  47
- Aiming the Headlamps
  48
- Domelamp Control
  48
- Vertical Aim Adjustment
  48
- Turn Signal Control
  49
- Bulb Replacement
  51
Driver Controls

56
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
  56
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  57
  - Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
    58
  - Slide on Rod Feature
    58
  - Overhead Console (if Equipped)
    58
  - Conversation Mirror
    58
  - Electronic Compass/Temperature Display (if Equipped)
    59
  - Outside Air Temperature
    59
  - Compass
    59
  - Zone Variation Mode
    60
  - Compass Calibration Mode
    60
  - Sliding Door Operation
    61
  - Manual Door Operation
    61
  - Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if Equipped)
    62
  - Opening and Closing the PSD
    62
  - Disabling PSD Power Operation
    64
  - Safety/Obstructions
    64
  - Resetting the PSD
    65
  - Sliding Door Child Safety Lock
    65
  - Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
    66
  - Clock (if Equipped)
    66
  - Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
    66
- Power Windows
  68
  - Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    68
  - One Touch down
    68
  - Accessory Delay
    68
  - Power Vent Windows
    69
- Mirrors
  69
  - Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror (if Equipped)
    69
  - Power Side View Mirrors
    69
  - Heated Outside Mirrors
    70
  - Signal Indicator Mirrors (if Equipped)
    70
  - Fold-Away Mirrors
    70
  - Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if Equipped)
    71
  - Speed Control (if Equipped)
    71
  - Setting Speed Control
    71
  - Disengaging Speed Control
    72
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    72
  - Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
    72
  - Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
    73
  - Turning off Speed Control
    73
  - Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)
    74
  - Radio Control Features
    74
  - Center Console (if Equipped)
    74
  - Cell Phone Use
    74
  - Positive Retention Floor Mat (if Equipped)
    75
  - Homelink Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
    75
  - Programming
    76
  - Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
    77
  - Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
    78
  - Erasing Homelink Buttons
    78
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    78
  - Message Center (if Equipped)
    79
  - Selectable Features
    79
  - Reset
    79
  - Info Menu
    79
  - Odometer/Trip Odometer
    80
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    80
  - Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
    80
  - Trip Elapsed Drive Time
    81
  - Display On/Off
    81
  - Setup Menu
    81
  - Language
    81
  - Units (English/Metric)
    82
  - System Check
    82
  - System Warnings
    83
  - Liftgate
    88
  - Power Liftgate (Plg) (if Equipped)
    88
  - Opening and Closing the PLG
    89
  - To Operate the PLG Manually
    91
  - Resetting the PLG
    91
  - Liftgate Ajar Signal
    91
  - Cargo Area Features
    92
  - Cargo Net (if Equipped)
    92
  - Luggage Rack (if Equipped)
    92
  - Utility Hooks
    92
  - To Adjust the Cross-Bar (if Equipped) Position:
    93
  - To Remove the Cross-Bar (if Equipped) Assembly:
    93
- Keys
  94
  - Power Door Locks
    94
  - Memory Lock
    94
  - Smart Locks (if Equipped)
    94
Locks and Security

94
Seating and Safety Restraints

112
Tires, Wheels and Loading

178
- Glossary of Tire Terminology
  179
- Temperature a B C
  179
- Tires
  179
- Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
  180
- Inflating Your Tires
  181
- Inspecting Your Tires
  181
- Changing a Flat Tire
  183
- Tire Replacement Requirements
  183
- Temporary Spare Tire Information
  184
- Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information (if Equipped)
  185
- Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
  186
- Removing the Jack and Tools
  186
- Removing the Spare Tire
  186
- Stowing the Primary Tether
  187
- Tire Change Procedure
  187
- Stowing the Spare Tire
  191
- Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
  191
- Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
  192
- Information on “P” Type Tires
  192
- Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
  195
- Information on “T” Type Tires
  196
- Location of the Tire Label
  196
- Tire Care
  197
- Tire Wear
  197
- Highway Hazards
  198
- Safety Practices
  198
- Tire and Wheel Alignment
  198
- Tire Rotation
  199
- Low Tire Warning System
  200
  - Low Tire Warning — Indirect (if Equipped)
    200
  - Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)
    200
  - Reset Without Message Center
    201
  - When to RESET the Low Tire Warning System
    201
  - Reset with Message Center
    202
  - Base Curb Weight
    203
  - Snow Tires and Chains
    203
  - Vehicle Loading – with and Without a Trailer
    203
  - Payload
    204
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    204
  - Cargo Weight
    205
  - GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
    206
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    206
  - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
    206
  - GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
    207
  - GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
    207
  - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
    207
  - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
    208
  - Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
    208
- Trailer Towing
  210
  - Hitches
    211
  - Preparing to Tow
    211
  - Safety Chains
    212
  - Trailer Brakes
    212
  - Trailer Lamps
    212
  - Driving While You Tow
    213
  - Servicing after Towing
    213
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    213
  - All Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles
    214
- Recreational Towing
  214
  - Positions of the Ignition
    215
  - Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
    215
- Starting
  215
Driving

215
- Important Safety Precautions
  216
- Starting the Engine
  217
- Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
  218
- Important Ventilating Information
  218
- Using the Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
  218
- Abs Warning Lamp
  219
- Brakes
  219
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
    219
  - Using Abs
    219
  - Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System
    220
  - Brake Assist (if Equipped as Part of the Advancetrac System)
    220
  - Parking Brake
    220
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    223
  - Brake-Shift Interlock
    223
  - Steering
    223
- Transmission Operation
  223
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  229
- Using Roadside Assistance
  229
Roadside Emergencies

229
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  230
  - Hazard Flasher Control
    230
  - Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
    230
- Fuses and Relays
  231
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
    232
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    232
  - Coded Fuses Table
    233
  - Power Distribution Box
    235
  - Coded High-Current Fuses Table
    236
  - Auxiliary Relay Box (Cooling Fans)
    239
  - Jump Starting Your Vehicle
    239
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    240
  - Preparing Your Vehicle
    240
  - Jump Starting
    242
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    243
- Wrecker Towing
  245
Customer Assistance

246
- Additional Assistance
  247
- Making a Decision
  251
- Oral Presentations
  251
- To Request a DSB Brochure/Application
  251
- Ford Extended Service Plan
  252
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
  252
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.s. and Canada
  253
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  254
  - Washing the Exterior
    255
  - Waxing
    255
Cleaning

255
- Paint Chips
  256
- Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
  256
- Engine
  256
- Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
  257
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  257
- Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
  258
- Interior Trim
  258
- Interior
  259
- Leather Seats (if Equipped)
  259
- Underbody
  259
- Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
  260
- Service Recommendations
  261
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  261
- Working with the Engine off
  261
- Working with the Engine on
  261
Maintenance and Specifications

261
- Opening the Hood
  262
- 3.9L/4.2L V6 Engines
  263
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  263
- Checking and Adding Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
  264
- Checking the Engine Oil
  264
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  264
- Adding Engine Oil
  266
- Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
  267
- Use SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil
  267
- Battery
  268
  - Checking Engine Coolant
    270
  - Adding Engine Coolant
    271
  - Recycled Engine Coolant
    273
  - Coolant Refill Capacity
    274
  - Severe Climates
    274
- Fuel Information
  275
  - Refueling
    276
  - Fuel Filler Cap
    277
  - Choosing the Right Fuel
    278
  - Fuel Quality
    278
  - Octane Recommendations
    278
  - Cleaner Air
    279
  - Fuel Filter
    279
  - Running out of Fuel
    279
  - Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
    280
  - Filling the Tank
    280
  - Measuring Techniques
    280
  - Calculating Fuel Economy
    281
  - Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
    281
  - Habits
    281
  - Emission Control System
    283
  - Epa Window Sticker
    283
  - On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    284
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    284
  - Power Steering Fluid
    285
  - Brake Fluid
    286
  - Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
    286
  - Transmission Fluid
    286
  - Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
    287
  - Correct Fluid Level
    287
  - High Fluid Level
    287
  - Low Fluid Level
    287
  - Air Filter
    288
- Air Filter(S)
  292
- Motorcraft Part Numbers
  292
- Refill Capacities
  293
- Lubricant Specifications
  294
  - Engine Data
    296
  - Vehicle Dimensions
    296
  - Certification Label
    297
  - Identifying Your Vehicle
    297
  - Engine Number
    298
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    298
  - Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
    299
Accessories

300
- Genuine Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
  300
- Exterior Style
  300
- Interior Style
  300
Index

302

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