FORD FREESTAR 2004 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2004, Model line: FREESTAR, Model: FORD FREESTAR 2004 1.GPages: 280, PDF Size: 5.08 MB
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to the dealership to
aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will
flash the turn signal lamps and side repeaters and honk the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Locking the vehicle using the remote entry transmitter.
•Locking the vehicle using the keyless entry keypad.
•Pressing the interior power door lock control while the door is open.
Twenty seconds after one of the above events occurs, any door/hood that
is closed is armed.
Any door/hood that is still open is prearmed and waiting for the
door/hood to be closed.
Once that input is closed, the input will arm in 20 seconds and the
exterior lamps may flash.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless transmitter.
•Unlock the vehicle with the keyless entry keypad.
•Unlock the vehicle with a key in the driver’s door lock cylinder.
•Use a SecuriLockkey to move the ignition to the RUN or START
position.
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SEATING
Notes:
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of
injury in a collision or sudden stop.
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.
Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as
possible behind your head.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down.
Push control to lower head restraint.
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.
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Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
Lift handle to move seat forward or
backward.
Pull lever up to adjust seatback.
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring
people in a collision or sudden stop.
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’s
safety belt in the event of a collision.
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
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Press to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion.
Press to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.
Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.
Heated seats (if equipped)
To operate the heated seats:
•Push the control located on the
climate control system panel once
to activate high heat.
•Push twice to activate low heat.
•Push a third time to deactivate.
The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated.
The heating of the seat turns off after 10 minutes or when the vehicle is
turned off.
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Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
The lumbar control is located on the
inboard side of the seat under the
armrest.
Rotate the control to change the
firmness of the lumbar support.
Kangaroo pouch and map pocket (if equipped)
The front of the cushion contains a pocket which can be used to hold
small objects that need to be easily accessible. The rear of the seat back
also contains a pocket for larger items which need to be easily
accessible.
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the door next to the window
inside from the mirror.
•To program position one, move
the driver seat to the desired
position using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET
control indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is
illuminated, press control 1.
•To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in
Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and securitychapter.
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REAR SEATS
Head restraints
Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible
behind your head.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down by pulling up on the
head restraint.
Push button to lower head restraint.
Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)
Deploy by pressing the button on
top of the cupholder.
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The cupholder is designed to detach from the seat when subjected to
heavy load. The cupholder can be reinstalled by returning to the closed
position.
Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped)
Lift control to adjust seat forward or backward.
•2nd row bucket seat (if
equipped)
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•2nd row bench seat (if equipped)
Note: This seat can be moved
forward to keep a child in a
LATCH child restraint attached
to the LATCH anchors at the
center of the bench seat close to
the front seat occupants or to
increase cargo room without
removing the seat. The seat
should be moved to the full
rearward position when it is
occupied by older children or adults.
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back
Pull control forward to adjust seat
back. Using same control will fold
the seat back flat.
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Accessing the third row seat with a second row bucket seat
Ensure head restraint is in the full
down position and seat is adjusted
to full rear position (if equipped).
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Lift the handle located on the rear
lower corner of the seat.
The seat back will fold flat.
Continuing to lift the handle will
tumble the seat forward, allowing
easier access to the third row seat.
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After entering the 3rd row seat,
return the seat from the tumbled
position and latch it to the floor.
Operate recline control to return the
seatback to the upright position.
Note:
•Ensure that the seat and seatback
is latched securely in position.
•Keep floor area free of objects
that would prevent proper seat
engagement.
•Do not adjust or release the seat
floor latch while vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not operate the vehicle with seats in tumbled position.
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is
occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
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