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Driving • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The AdvanceTrac௡ indicator light will illuminate • If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the pedal. • If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces. You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition. All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTrac௡ operation. If the AdvaceTrac system is activated for an extended period of time, the brake portion of the system will shut down to allow the brakes to cool down. A limited AdvanceTrac௡ function using only engine power reduction will still help control the wheels from over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will again function normally. Anti-lock braking is not affected by this condition and will function normally during the cool-down period. Do not alter or modify your vehicle's suspension or steering; the resulting changes to the vehicle's handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac௡ system. Also, do not install a stereo loudspeaker near the front center console or under either front seat. The speaker vibrations can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac௡ sensors located in this area. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac௡ event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). • Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check for a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. 220 2007 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
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	32
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	32
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
Climate Controls	35
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	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	45
High beams	46
Flash to pass	46
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	46
Battery saver	47
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	47
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	48
Vertical aim adjustment	48
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	49
INTERIOR LAMPS	49
Map lamps (if equipped)	50
Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped)	50
Dome lamps (if equipped)	50
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
TILT STEERING WHEEL	57
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	57
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Conversation mirror	58
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)	58
Zone variation mode	59
Compass calibration mode	60
SLIDING DOOR OPERATION	60
Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)	62
Opening and closing the PSD	62
Disabling PSD power operation	63
Safety/Obstructions	64
Resetting the PSD	64
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock	65
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	65
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	65
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	66
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	66
POWER WINDOWS	67
One touch down	68
Accessory delay	68
Power vent windows	68
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	69
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	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
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	74
Programming	75
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	77
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	77
Erasing HomeLink buttons	78
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	78
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	78
Selectable features	78
Reset	78
Info menu	79
Odometer/Trip Odometer	79
Distance to empty (DTE)	79
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)	79
Trip elapsed drive time	80
Display on/off	80
Setup menu	80
Language	81
Units (English/Metric)	81
System check	81
System warnings	82
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	87
LIFTGATE	87
POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)	88
CARGO AREA FEATURES	91
Cargo net (if equipped)	91
Utility hooks	92
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	92
Locks and Security	95
KEYS	95
POWER DOOR LOCKS	95
Memory lock	95
Smart locks (if equipped)	95
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure	95
Autolock	96
Relock	97
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	97
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad (if equipped)	97
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	97
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	98
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	98
Unlocking the doors	100
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)	100
Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)	101
Locking the doors	101
Sounding a panic alarm	102
Memory feature (if equipped)	102
Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature	102
Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter	102
Replacing the battery	103
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	104
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	104
Illuminated entry	105
Illuminated exit	105
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)	105
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps	106
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	107
Programming a personal entry code	107
Erasing personal code	108
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	108
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	109
Anti-theft indicator	109
Key information	109
Programming spare keys	110
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	112
Arming the system	112
Disarming the system	112
Seating and Safety Restraints	113
SEATING	113
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	113
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	114
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	115
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	115
Heated seats (if equipped)	117
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	117
REAR SEATS	118
Head restraints	118
Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)	118
Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped)	119
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back	120
Accessing the third row seat with a second row bucket seat	121
Second row bench seat tip slide feature	123
Exiting the third row seat	124
Removal of second row seats from vehicle	125
Second row bench seat	126
Installation of second row seats	128
Second row bucket seats	128
Second row bench seat	130
Stowing the third row seat	131
Unstowing the third row seat	135
Third row seat features	136
Tailgate function	137
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	138
Personal Safety System	138
How does the Personal Safety System work?	139
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	139
Front crash severity sensor	139
Driver’s seat position sensor	139
Front passenger sensing system	140
Front safety belt usage sensors	140
Front safety belt pretensioners	141
Front safety belt energy management retractors	141
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	141
Safety belt precautions	142
Combination lap and shoulder belts	143
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	143
Vehicle sensitive mode	144
Automatic locking mode	144
When to use the automatic locking mode	144
How to use the automatic locking mode	144
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	145
Safety belt height adjustment	145
Third row comfort guide	146
Safety belt extension assembly	147
Safety belt maintenance	147
Replacing the front safety belt assemblies after a collision	147
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	148
Conditions of operation	148
Belt-Minder	148
One time disable	151
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	151
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	153
Important SRS precautions	153
Children and airbags	155
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	155
Front passenger sensing system	157
Determining if the system is operational	161
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	162
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	167
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
When children should use booster seats	169
Types of booster seats	169
The importance of shoulder belts	171
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	171
Child and infant or child safety seats	171
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	173
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	175
Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only)	176
Rear seating positions	179
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	179
Tires, Wheels and Loading	182
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	182
Treadwear	182
Traction AA A B C	182
Temperature A B C	183
TIRES	183
Glossary of tire terminology	183
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	184
TIRE CARE	186
Inspecting your tires	186
Tire wear	187
Damage	187
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	188
Tire Replacement Requirements	188
Safety practices	189
Highway hazards	190
Tire and wheel alignment	190
Tire rotation	190
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	191
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 PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	197
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	198
When your temporary spare tire is installed	198
When you believe your system is not operating properly	199
When inflating your tires	200
How temperature affects your tire pressure	200
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	201
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	202
TRAILER TOWING	208
Preparing to tow	209
Hitches	210
Safety chains	210
Trailer brakes	210
Trailer lamps	210
Driving while you tow	211
Servicing after towing	211
Trailer towing tips	211
RECREATIONAL TOWING	212
Driving	213
STARTING	213
Positions of the ignition	213
Preparing to start your vehicle	213
Important safety precautions	214
Starting the engine	215
Guarding against exhaust fumes	215
Important ventilating information	216
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	216
BRAKES	216
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	216
ABS warning lamp	217
Using ABS	217
Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system)	217
Parking brake	218
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	218
STEERING	220
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	221
Brake-shift interlock	221
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift	222
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	223
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	224
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	224
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	226
Roadside Emergencies	227
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	227
Getting roadside assistance	227
Using roadside assistance	228
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	228
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	228
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	229
FUSES AND RELAYS	229
Fuses	229
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	230
Passenger compartment fuse panel	230
Power distribution box	233
Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans)	237
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	237
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	238
Location of the spare tire and tools	240
Removing the jack and tools	240
Removing the spare tire	241
Stowing the primary tether	241
Tire change procedure	242
Stowing the flat and full-size tire	245
Stowing the spare tire	246
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	247
JUMP STARTING	247
Preparing your vehicle	247
Connecting the jumper cables	248
Jump starting	250
Removing the jumper cables	250
WRECKER TOWING	252
Customer Assistance	253
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	253
At home	253
Away from home	253
Additional Assistance	255
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	255
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	256
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	257
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	257
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	258
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	259
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	259
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	260
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	260
Cleaning	261
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	261
WAXING	262
PAINT CHIPS	262
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	262
ENGINE	263
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	263
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	264
INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	264
INTERIOR	265
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	266
UNDERBODY	266
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	267
Maintenance and Specifications	268
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	268
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	268
Working with the engine off	268
Working with the engine on	268
OPENING THE HOOD	269
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	270
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	271
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	271
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	272
ENGINE OIL	272
Checking the engine oil	272
Adding engine oil	274
Engine oil and filter recommendations	274
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	274
BATTERY	275
ENGINE COOLANT	278
Checking engine coolant	278
Adding engine coolant	280
Recycled engine coolant	282
Coolant refill capacity	282
Severe climates	282
FUEL FILTER	283
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	283
Important safety precautions	283
Refueling	285
Fuel Filler Cap	285
Choosing the right fuel	286
Octane recommendations	287
Fuel quality	287
Cleaner air	287
Running out of fuel	287
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	288
Measuring techniques	288
Filling the tank	288
Calculating fuel economy	289
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	289
Habits	290
Maintenance	290
Conditions	291
EPA window sticker	291
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	291
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	293
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	293
POWER STEERING FLUID	294
BRAKE FLUID	295
TRANSMISSION FLUID	295
Checking automatic transmission fluid	295
Low fluid level	296
Correct fluid level	296
High fluid level	296
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	296
AIR FILTER	297
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	302
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	303
ENGINE DATA	305
Engine drivebelt routing	305
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	306
Safety Compliance Certification Label	306
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	306
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	307
Accessories	308
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	308
Exterior style	308
Interior style	308
Lifestyle	308
Peace of mind	309

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•

A slight deceleration of the vehicle

•

The AdvanceTrac

indicator light will illuminate

•

If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the

pedal.

•

If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the

brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces. You may also hear

a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe

condition.

All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTrac

operation.

If the AdvaceTrac system is activated for an extended period of time, the

brake portion of the system will shut down to allow the brakes to cool

down. A limited AdvanceTrac

function using only engine power

reduction will still help control the wheels from over-spinning. When the

brakes have cooled down, the system will again function normally.

Anti-lock braking is not affected by this condition and will function

normally during the cool-down period.

Do not alter or modify your vehicle’s suspension or steering; the

resulting changes to the vehicle’s handling can adversely affect

the AdvanceTrac

system. Also, do not install a stereo

loudspeaker near the front center console or under either front

seat. The speaker vibrations can adversely affect the

AdvanceTrac

sensors located in this area.

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose

control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal

injury or property damage. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac

event

is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their

ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you

experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

STEERING

To help prevent damage to the power steering system:

•

Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it

stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

•

Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level

(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).

•

Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check

for a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your

authorized dealer.

2007 Freestar

(win)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

Driving

220