User manual FORD FREESTAR-2005

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo with CD stereo with in-dash six CD stereo cassette with CD 18 18 20 23 26 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 34 34 44 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 45 45 49 51 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 56 56 57 68 69 71 79 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 94 94 94 108 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 112 112 137 152 164 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Low tire warning system Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 178 178 183 191 200 203 210 214 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 215 215 219 223 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 229 229 230 230 231 239 245 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 246 254 Cleaning 255 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 261 263 264 268 270 275 292 292 293 294 Accessories Index 300 302 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. The side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. Safety Canopy system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy . Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety Canopy injure you as it deploys from the headliner. could 161 Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . See your authorized dealer. All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety Canopy system is provided. To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy . How does the Safety Canopy system work?The design and development of the Safety Canopy system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags (including the Safety Canopy ). The Safety Canopy system consists of the following: · An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors (one on each side of vehicle). · A headliner designed to flex open above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy deployment. · The same readiness airbag light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags. · Two crash sensors mounted under the front seats (one on each side). 162 Seating and Safety Restraints · Two crash sensors located at the c-pillar behind the rear doors (one on each side). The Safety Canopy system, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the second or third row seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the side window opening. The Safety Canopy system is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the side crash sensor to close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopy inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, along the entire side of the vehicle. In certain lateral collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopy system will be activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events. The fact that the Safety Canopy did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. [. . . ] Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 293 1 Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Brake fluid Ford part name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid1 Silicone Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) Multi-Purpose Grease Ford part number PM-1 Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A Door weatherstrips Engine coolant XL-6 ESR-M13P4-A VC-7-A (U. S. , WSS-M97B51-A1 except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM) Engine oil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C930-A (US) with API CXO-5W20­LSP12 Certification Mark (Canada) Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, door and liftgate hinges, striker plates, seat tracks, sliding door both sides (upper and lower track) and fuel filler door hinge. XG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B 294 Maintenance and Specifications Item Lock cylinders Ford part name Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON V ATF2 Motorcraft Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound Motorcraft CV Joint Grease (High Temp. ) Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Ford part number XL-1 Ford specification none Power steering fluid Automatic transaxle (4F50N) Disc brake caliper rails XT-2-QDX MERCON XT-5-QM MERCON V XG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A Constant velocity joints Windshield washer fluid XG-5 WSS-MIC258-A1 ZC-32­A WSB-M8B16­A2 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. 295 Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Spark plug gap Compression ratio VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (5) 1 2 3. 9 L OHV V6 engine 232 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 0. 052­0. 056 inch (1. 32­1. 42mm) 9. 36:1 4. 2L OHV V6 engine 256 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 0. 052­0. 056 inch (1. 32­1. 42mm) 9. 27:1 Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Track - Front Track - Rear Wagon - inches (mm) 201. 0 (5105) 76. 4 (1941) 68. 5 (1740)1 120. 8 (3069) 64. 7 (1644) 62. 8 (1595) Van - inches (mm) 201. 0 (5105) 76. 4 (1941) 68. 8 (1748)2 120. 8 (3069) 64. 7 (1644) 62. 8 (1595) Equipped with P225/60R16 tires. [. . . ]