mileage FORD FREESTAR 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Trip odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
•Without Message Center
Press and release the button on the
cluster to toggle between odometer
and trip odometer display. To reset,
press the button again until the trip
reading is 000000.0 miles.
To switch the odometer display and temperature from english to metric.
With the mileage displayed press and hold the button on the cluster for
three seconds this will change the units.
•With Message Center
To reset, press and hold the
message center RESET button for
three seconds to reset.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The arrow near the fuel pump icon
indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel filler door is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
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the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check your
tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually
smooth areas. Also check for signs of tire damage.
When the tread is worn down to
1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning.
Built-in treadwear indicators, or
“wear bars”, which look like narrow
strips of smooth rubber across the
tread will appear on the tire when
the tread is worn down to 1/16th of
an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread
wears down to the same height as
these“wear bars”, the tire is worn
out and should be replaced.
Inspect your tires frequently for any
of the following conditions and
replace them if one or more of the
following conditions exist:
•Fabric showing through the tire
rubber
•Bulges in the tread or sidewalls
•Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls
•Cracks in the tread groove
•Impact damage resulting from use
•Separation in the tread
•Separation in the sidewall
•Severe abrasion on the sidewall
If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare
tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be
replaced.
Safety practices
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
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Board membership
The Board consists of:
•Three consumer representatives
•A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative
Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by
an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen
from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for
their business leadership qualities.
What the Board needs
To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the
DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application
form. Some states will require you to use certified mail, with return
receipt requested.
Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you
will receive an acknowledgment indicating:
•The file number assigned to your application.
•The toll-free phone number of the DSB’s independent administrator.
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be
asked to submit statements.
To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information:
•Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders
relevant to the case.
•The year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed
on your vehicle ownership license.
•The date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s).
•The current mileage.
•The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle.
•A brief description of your unresolved concern.
•A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor
Company.
•The names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the
dealership(s).
•A description of the action you expect to resolve your concern.
You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does not
qualify for Board review.
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7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
If the battery has been discharged, disconnected or a new battery has
been installed, the power sliding door may need to be reset. Refer to
Power Sliding Door-Resetting the PSDin theControls and Features
chapter.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guide. The
coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled
water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant
concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester
(such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The
level of coolant should be maintained at the“FULL COLD”level or
within the“COLD FILL RANGE”in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls
below, add coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolant
section.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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F
Floor mats ...................................75
Fluid capacities .........................294
Fuel ............................................276calculating fuel economy .......280
cap ...........................................278
capacity ...................................294
choosing the right fuel ...........278
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................283
detergent in fuel .....................280
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................276, 278, 280
filter, specifications ........280, 293
fuel pump shut-off switch .....232
improving fuel economy ........280
octane rating ...................279, 297
quality ......................................279
running out of fuel .................280
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................276
Fuses ..................................233 –234
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................75
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............278
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................280
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................232
Head restraints .................112, 116
Headlamps ...................................45 aiming ........................................48 autolamp system .......................45
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................47
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .................................34, 36
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................75
Hood ..........................................264
I
Ignition ...............................217, 297
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................165
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................285
Instrument panel ........................66 cleaning ...................................260
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......241
K
Keyless entry system ...............105 autolock ...........................104, 107
Keys ...........................................109 positions of the ignition .........217
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