steering FORD FREESTAR 2004 1.G Owner's Manual

waxing .....................................219
wheels ......................................220
wiper blades ............................221
Clock ............................................62
Compass, electronic ....................54
calibration .................................56
set zone adjustment .................55
Console ........................................70
overhead ....................................54
Controls
power seat ...............................103
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................237, 264
specifications ..................265–266
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................66
Cupholder(s) .............................106
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................223
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................212
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............216
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................210
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................217
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................212
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................215D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................248
engine oil .................................228
Doors ...........................................57
lubricant specifications ..........265
power sliding ............................58
Driving under special
conditions ..................................174
through water .........................176
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................203
Emission control system ..........245
Engine ................................266–267
cleaning ...................................220
coolant .....................................233
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication
specifications ..................265–266
refill capacities ........................264
service points ..................227–228
starting after a collision .........185
Engine block heater .................166
Engine oil ..................................228
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................228
checking and adding ..............228
dipstick ....................................228
filter, specifications ........230, 263
recommendations ...................230
refill capacities ........................264
specifications ..................265–266
Exhaust fumes ..........................166
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Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............42
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................46–48
replacing bulbs ...................48–51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Liftgate ..................................84–85
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........167
Load limits .................................176
Locks
autolock .....................................94
childproof ..................................88
doors ..........................................87
Low tire warning .........................15
Lubricant specifications ...265–266
Luggage rack ...............................85
Lumbar support, seats .............105
M
Message center ...........................75
english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors ...................................54, 64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................66
heated ........................................65
programmable memory ............95side view mirrors (power) .......65
Motorcraft parts ................242, 263
O
Octane rating ............................241
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................228
Overdrive ...................................172
P
Parking brake ............................168
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....263
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................126
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................189
Power door locks ..................87, 94
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................62
Power steering ..........................171
fluid, checking and adding ....247
fluid, refill capacity ................264
fluid, specifications .........265–266
Power Windows ...........................63
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 26
Relays ........................................186
Remote entry system .................89
illuminated entry ..........43, 92–93
locking/unlocking doors .....87, 90
Reverse sensing system ...........174
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Roadside assistance ..................184
Roof rack .....................................85
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........137
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................125, 128–130
Safety Canopy ...........................146
Safety defects, reporting ..........218
Safety restraints ........125, 128–130
belt minder .............................132
extension assembly ................136
for adults .........................129–130
for children .....................149–150
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................126
safety belt maintenance .........137
warning light and
chime ...............................131–132
Safety seats for children ..........152
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............125
Seats ..........................................102
child safety seats ....................152
front seats ...............102, 104–105
memory seat .....................95, 105
second row seats ....107–108, 111
third row
seats .................111, 118, 122–123
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................99
Servicing your vehicle ..............225
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...194–195
Spark plugs,
specifications .............263, 266–267Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................265–266
Speed control ..............................66
Starting your vehicle ........163–165
jump starting ..........................203
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................53
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tires ...................................250–251
changing ..........194–195, 198, 203
snow tires and chains ............262
tire grades ...............................251
treadwear ................................250
Towing .......................................179
recreational towing .................183
trailer towing ..........................179
wrecker ....................................209
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............171
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
lubricant specifications ..........266
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....171
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................248
lubricant specifications ..........265
Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................267
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................269
Vehicle loading ..........................176
Ventilating your vehicle ...........166
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