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Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: It is not recommended to tow front wheel drive vehicles with the front drive wheels on the ground. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the drive wheels on a dolly or two wheel car hauling trailer. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 214 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	18
AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	18
AM/FM STEREO/ SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	20
PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	23
AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE/SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	26
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
Climate Controls	34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
Operating tips	35
DUAL ZONE MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	36
Operating tips	37
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	39
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	41
OPERATING TIPS	43
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	44
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	44
CABIN AIR FILTER	44
Lights	45
HEADLAMP CONTROL	45
Autolamp control (if equipped)	45
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	46
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	46
High beams	47
Flash to pass	47
Battery saver	47
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	47
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	48
Vertical aim adjustment	48
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	49
INTERIOR LAMPS	50
Map lamps (if equipped)	50
Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped)	50
Dome lamps (if equipped)	51
Cargo lamp	51
BULB REPLACEMENT	51
Headlamp Condensation	51
Replacing exterior bulbs	51
Using the right bulbs	52
Replacing headlamp bulbs	53
Replacing front parking/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs	53
Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn lamp bulbs	54
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	54
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	55
Replacing supplemental park lamp or cornering lamp bulbs (if equipped)	55
Driver Controls	56
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	56
Rear window wiper/washer controls	56
Changing the wiper blades	57
TILT STEERING WHEEL	57
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	58
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Conversation mirror	58
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)	59
Zone variation mode	60
Compass calibration mode	60
SLIDING 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
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 (if equipped)	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
CARGO AREA FEATURES	92
Cargo net (if equipped)	92
Utility hooks	92
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	92
Locks and Security	94
KEYS	94
POWER DOOR LOCKS	94
Memory lock	94
Smart locks (if equipped)	94
Childproof door locks	95
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure	95
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	96
Unlocking the doors	98
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)	98
Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)	99
Locking the doors	99
Sounding a panic alarm	100
Replacing the battery	100
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	101
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	101
Illuminated entry	102
Illuminated exit	102
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)	102
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps	103
Memory feature (if equipped)	103
Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature	104
Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter	104
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	104
Programming a personal entry code	105
Erasing personal code	106
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	106
Autolock	106
Relock	107
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	107
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad (if equipped)	107
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	107
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	108
Theft indicator	108
Key information	108
Programming spare keys	109
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	111
Arming the system	111
Disarming the system	111
Seating and Safety Restraints	112
SEATING	112
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	112
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	113
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	114
Heated seats (if equipped)	115
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	115
Kangaroo pouch and map pocket (if equipped)	115
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	116
REAR SEATS	116
Head restraints	116
Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)	117
Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped)	118
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back	119
Accessing the third row seat with a second row bucket seat	120
Second row bench seat tip slide feature	122
Exiting the third row seat	123
Removal of second row seats from vehicle	124
Second row bench seat	125
Installation of second row seats	127
Second row bucket seats	127
Second row bench seat	129
Stowing the third row seat	130
Unstowing the third row seat	134
Third row seat features	135
Tailgate function	136
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	137
Personal Safety System	137
How does the Personal Safety System work?	138
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	138
Front crash severity sensor	138
Driver’s seat position sensor	138
Front passenger sensing system	138
Front safety belt usage sensors	139
Front safety belt pretensioners	139
Front safety belt energy management retractors	140
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	140
Safety belt precautions	140
Combination lap and shoulder belts	142
Energy Management Feature — Outboard	142
Vehicle sensitive mode	143
Automatic locking mode	143
When to use the automatic locking mode	143
How to use the automatic locking mode	143
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	144
Safety belt height adjustment	144
Third row comfort guide	145
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	145
Conditions of operation	146
BeltMinder	146
One time disable	149
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	149
Safety belt extension assembly	150
Safety belt maintenance	151
Replacing the front seat belt assemblies after a collision	151
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	152
Important SRS precautions	152
Children and airbags	154
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	154
Front passenger sensing system	156
Determining if the system is operational	159
Side airbag system (if equipped)	159
How does the side airbag system work?	160
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	161
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	162
Determining if the system is operational	164
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	164
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	164
Important child restraint precautions	164
Children and safety belts	165
Child booster seats	165
Types of booster seats	166
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	168
Child and infant or child safety seats	168
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	169
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	172
Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only)	173
Rear seating positions	175
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	176
Tires, Wheels and Loading	178
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	178
Treadwear	178
Traction AA A B C	178
Temperature A B C	179
TIRES	179
Glossary of tire terminology	179
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	180
Inspecting your tires	181
Inflating your tires	181
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	183
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	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 flat and full-size tire	190
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
Safety practices	198
Highway hazards	198
Tire and wheel alignment	198
Tire rotation	199
LOW TIRE WARNING — INDIRECT (IF EQUIPPED)	200
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	203
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	203
TRAILER TOWING	210
Preparing to tow	211
Hitches	211
Safety chains	212
Trailer brakes	212
Trailer lamps	212
Driving while you tow	213
Servicing after towing	213
Trailer towing tips	213
RECREATIONAL TOWING	214
Driving	215
STARTING	215
Positions of the ignition	215
Preparing to start your vehicle	215
Important safety precautions	216
Starting the engine	217
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	218
Guarding against exhaust fumes	218
Important ventilating information	218
BRAKES	219
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	219
ABS warning lamp	219
Using ABS	219
Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system)	220
Parking brake	220
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	220
STEERING	223
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	223
Brake-shift interlock	223
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift	224
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	225
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	226
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	226
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	228
Roadside Emergencies	229
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	229
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	229
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	230
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	230
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	230
FUSES AND RELAYS	231
Fuses	231
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	232
Passenger compartment fuse panel	232
Power distribution box	235
Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans)	239
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	239
Preparing your vehicle	240
Connecting the jumper cables	240
Jump starting	242
Removing the jumper cables	243
WRECKER TOWING	245
Customer Assistance	246
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	246
At home	246
Away from home	246
Additional Assistance	247
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	248
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	249
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	249
Board membership	250
What the Board needs	250
Oral presentations	251
Making a decision	251
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	251
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	252
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	252
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	253
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	254
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	254
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	254
Cleaning	255
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	255
WAXING	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
Maintenance and Specifications	261
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	261
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	261
Working with the engine off	261
Working with the engine on	261
OPENING THE HOOD	262
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	263
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	264
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	264
ENGINE OIL	264
Checking the engine oil	264
Adding engine oil	266
Engine oil and filter recommendations	267
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	267
BATTERY	268
ENGINE COOLANT	270
Checking engine coolant	270
Adding engine coolant	271
Recycled engine coolant	273
Coolant refill capacity	274
Severe climates	274
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	275
Important safety precautions	275
Refueling	276
Fuel Filler Cap	277
Choosing the right fuel	278
Octane recommendations	278
Fuel quality	278
Cleaner air	279
Running out of fuel	279
Fuel Filter	279
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	280
Measuring techniques	280
Filling the tank	280
Calculating fuel economy	281
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	281
Habits	281
Maintenance	282
Conditions	282
EPA window sticker	283
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	283
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	284
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	284
POWER STEERING FLUID	285
BRAKE FLUID	286
TRANSMISSION FLUID	286
Checking automatic transmission fluid	286
Low fluid level	287
Correct fluid level	287
High fluid level	287
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	287
AIR FILTER	288
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	292
REFILL CAPACITIES	293
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	294
ENGINE DATA	296
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	296
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	297
Certification label	297
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	298
Engine number	298
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	299
Accessories	300
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	300
Exterior style	300
Interior style	300
Lifestyle	300
Peace of mind	301