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Tires, Wheels and Loading Vehicle towing capability/Trailer Trailer hitch requirement Model/ GCWR Hitch type Trailer Weight Tongue load Engine lb. (kg) required range - lb. (kg) Van, 3.9L 7000 Class I Wagon, 10-15% of TW (3175) Non-Equalizing 0-2000 3.9L (200 lb. [91 kg] (0-907) Weight maximum) Wagon, 7200 Carrying 4.2L (3266) Wagon, 8500 3.9L with trailer tow (3856) Class II 10-15% of TW option Non-Equalizing 0-3500 (350 lb. [159 Weight (0-1588) Wagon, kg] maximum) Carrying 4.2L with 8700 trailer tow (3946) option Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of control and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch that does not exceed your vehicle's capability. See the Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier in this section for range details on a specific trailer load. 212 2006 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
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	16
Entertainment Systems	19
AUDIO SYSTEMS	19
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)	19
AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)	21
AM/FM stereo cassette/single CD sound system (if equipped)	24
Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System (if equipped)	27
Auxiliary audio controls (if equipped)	30
Parental control	31
Dual play mode	31
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	32
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	33
Climate Controls	34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
Dual zone manual heating and air conditioning system with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	35
Operating tips	36
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	38
Dual zone automatic temperature control with heated seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	40
Operating tips	42
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	43
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	43
CABIN AIR FILTER	43
Lights	44
HEADLAMP CONTROL	44
Autolamp control (if equipped)	44
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	44
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	45
High beams	45
Flash to pass	46
Battery saver	46
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	46
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	47
Vertical aim adjustment	47
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	48
INTERIOR LAMPS	48
Map lamps (if equipped)	49
Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped)	49
Dome lamps (if equipped)	49
Cargo lamp	50
BULB REPLACEMENT	50
Headlamp Condensation	50
Replacing exterior bulbs	50
Using the right bulbs	50
Replacing headlamp bulbs	51
Replacing front parking/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs	52
Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn lamp bulbs	53
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	53
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	54
Replacing supplemental park lamp or cornering lamp bulbs (if equipped)	54
Driver Controls	55
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	55
Rear window wiper/washer controls	55
TILT STEERING WHEEL	56
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	56
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	56
Conversation mirror	57
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)	57
Zone variation mode	58
Compass calibration mode	58
SLIDING DOOR OPERATION	59
Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)	60
Opening and closing the PSD	60
Disabling PSD power operation	62
Safety/Obstructions	62
Resetting the PSD	63
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock	63
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	64
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	64
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	64
POWER WINDOWS	66
One touch down	66
Accessory delay	67
Power vent windows	67
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	67
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	68
Power side view mirrors	68
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	68
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	68
Fold-away mirrors	69
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	69
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Setting speed control	70
Disengaging speed control	70
Resuming a set speed	70
Increasing speed while using speed control	71
Reducing speed while using speed control	71
Turning off speed control	72
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	72
Radio control features	72
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	73
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Programming	73
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	75
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	76
Erasing HomeLink buttons	76
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	76
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Selectable features	77
Reset	77
Info menu	77
Odometer/Trip Odometer	77
Distance to empty (DTE)	77
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)	78
Trip elapsed drive time	78
Display on/off	78
Setup menu	79
Language	79
Units (English/Metric)	79
System check	80
System warnings	80
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	85
LIFTGATE	85
POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)	86
CARGO AREA FEATURES	89
Cargo net (if equipped)	89
Utility hooks	90
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	90
Locks and Security	93
KEYS	93
POWER DOOR LOCKS	93
Memory lock	93
Smart locks (if equipped)	93
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure	94
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	95
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	95
Unlocking the doors	97
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)	97
Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)	98
Locking the doors	98
Sounding a panic alarm	99
Replacing the battery	99
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	100
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	100
Illuminated entry	101
Illuminated exit	101
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)	102
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps	102
Memory feature (if equipped)	103
Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature	103
Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter	103
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	104
Programming a personal entry code	104
Erasing personal code	105
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	106
Autolock	106
Relock	106
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	106
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
Anti-theft indicator	108
Key information	108
Programming spare keys	109
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	110
Arming the system	110
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)	116
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	116
REAR SEATS	117
Head restraints	117
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	139
Front safety belt usage sensors	139
Front safety belt pretensioners	140
Front safety belt energy management retractors	140
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	140
Safety belt precautions	141
Combination lap and shoulder belts	142
Energy Management Feature — Front 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	146
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 safety 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	161
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	161
How does the side airbag system work?	162
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	164
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	165
Determining if the system is operational	166
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	167
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	167
Important child restraint precautions	167
Children and safety belts	168
Child booster seats	168
Types of booster seats	169
Child booster seats	170
Types of booster seats	171
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	173
Child and infant or child safety seats	173
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	175
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	177
Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only)	178
Rear seating positions	181
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	181
Tires, Wheels and Loading	184
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	184
Treadwear	184
Traction AA A B C	184
Temperature A B C	185
TIRES	185
Glossary of tire terminology	185
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	186
TIRE CARE	188
Inspecting your tires	188
Tire wear	189
Damage	189
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	189
Tire Replacement Requirements	190
Safety practices	191
Highway hazards	191
Tire and wheel alignment	191
Tire rotation	192
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	193
Information on “P” type tires	193
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	196
Information on “T” type tires	197
Location of the tire label	197
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	198
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	199
When your temporary spare tire is installed (if equipped)	200
When you believe your system is not operating properly	200
When inflating your tires	202
How temperature affects your tire pressure	203
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	203
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	204
TRAILER TOWING	210
Preparing to tow	212
Hitches	212
Safety chains	213
Trailer brakes	213
Trailer lamps	213
Driving while you tow	213
Servicing after towing	214
Trailer towing tips	214
RECREATIONAL TOWING	215
Driving	216
STARTING	216
Positions of the ignition	216
Preparing to start your vehicle	216
Important safety precautions	217
Starting the engine	218
Guarding against exhaust fumes	218
Important ventilating information	219
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	219
BRAKES	219
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	219
ABS warning lamp	220
Using ABS	220
Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system)	220
Parking brake	221
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	221
STEERING	223
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	224
Brake-shift interlock	224
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift	225
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	225
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	227
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	227
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	229
Roadside Emergencies	230
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	230
Getting roadside assistance	230
Using roadside assistance	231
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	231
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	231
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	232
FUSES AND RELAYS	232
Fuses	232
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	233
Passenger compartment fuse panel	233
Power distribution box	236
Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans)	240
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	241
Temporary spare tire information	241
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	242
Location of the spare tire and tools	244
Removing the jack and tools	244
Removing the spare tire	245
Stowing the primary tether	245
Tire change procedure	246
Stowing the flat and full-size tire	249
Stowing the spare tire	250
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	251
JUMP STARTING	251
Preparing your vehicle	251
Connecting the jumper cables	252
Jump starting	254
Removing the jumper cables	255
WRECKER TOWING	257
Customer Assistance	258
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	258
At home	258
Away from home	258
Additional Assistance	259
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	260
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	261
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	262
Board membership	262
What the Board needs	263
Oral presentations	263
Making a decision	264
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	264
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	264
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	265
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	266
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	266
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	267
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	267
Cleaning	268
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	268
WAXING	269
PAINT CHIPS	269
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	269
ENGINE	270
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	270
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	271
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	271
INTERIOR TRIM	272
INTERIOR	272
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	272
UNDERBODY	273
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	273
Maintenance and Specifications	275
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	275
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	275
Working with the engine off	275
Working with the engine on	275
OPENING THE HOOD	276
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	277
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	278
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	278
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	279
ENGINE OIL	279
Checking the engine oil	279
Adding engine oil	281
Engine oil and filter recommendations	281
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	282
BATTERY	282
ENGINE COOLANT	285
Checking engine coolant	285
Adding engine coolant	286
Recycled engine coolant	288
Coolant refill capacity	289
Severe climates	289
FUEL FILTER	290
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	290
Important safety precautions	290
Refueling	292
Fuel Filler Cap	292
Choosing the right fuel	293
Octane recommendations	294
Fuel quality	294
Cleaner air	294
Running out of fuel	294
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	295
Measuring techniques	295
Filling the tank	295
Calculating fuel economy	296
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	296
Habits	296
Maintenance	297
Conditions	297
EPA window sticker	298
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	298
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	299
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	299
POWER STEERING FLUID	300
BRAKE FLUID	301
TRANSMISSION FLUID	301
Checking automatic transmission fluid	301
Low fluid level	302
Correct fluid level	302
High fluid level	302
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	302
AIR FILTER	303
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	307
REFILL CAPACITIES	308
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	309
ENGINE DATA	311
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	311
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	312
Safety Compliance Certification Label	312
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	313
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	314
Accessories	315
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	315
Exterior style	315
Interior style	315
Lifestyle	315
Peace of mind	316