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quick reference guide
climate control system
12
Your vehicle is equipped with a climate control system. The basic functions of this
system are described below:
Temperature selection
■ Controls the temperature of the airfl ow in the vehicle.
Air fl ow selections
■ Controls the direction of the airfl ow in the vehicle.
MAX A/C
■ Uses recirculated air in A/C mode to cool the vehicle, reducing the
amount of time to cool the cabin.
Specifi c details of the operation of these systems are determined by the Climate
Control System with which your vehicle is equipped. For complete details, please
see your Owner’s Guide.
interior features
Safety. It’s the most important consideration when buying a family vehicle. Knowing
your family is safe is the best kind of peace of mind. That’s why you chose Ford
Freestar. It provides just that kind of reassurance. With upgraded safety innovations,
steering and performance, you get a minivan that is Ford’s best-driving, safest
minivan ever. Add to that versatile seating and interior comfort and you have the
ideal family vehicle.
But before you put it to the test, take the time to see everything Freestar has to
offer. This quick reference guide is designed to give you a preview of the most
commonly used features and is not intended to replace the Owner’s Guide. Please
refer to it for more detailed information on your vehicle.
hood release
01
The hood release for your vehicle is located under the bottom left hand corner of
the instrument panel.
turn signal & windshield wiper washer
03
The windshield washer/wiper is located on the turn indicator stalk. The Multifunction
lever is operated as follows:
For wiper function
■ Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase wiper
speed.
■ Rotate it towards you to decrease wiper speed. A long push and hold
will activate wipers and washer fl uid for up to ten seconds.
For washer function
■ Push end of the stalk briefl y for a single swipe of wipers
without washer fl uid.
■ Push and hold quickly for three swipes with washer fl uid.
■ For rear window wiper/washer feature, rotate the rear window wiper control to
the desired position.
low tire pressure warning system
05
This light illuminates when the low tire warning system is enabled. Tire pressure
should be checked if this light remains on while driving. For complete details on all
the Warning Lights, please see your Owner’s Guide.
check engine warning lamp
06
This light indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected
a malfunction. If this light illuminates or blinks during driving, drive at a moderate
speed and have the vehicle serviced immediately. For complete details on all the
Warning Lights, please see your Owner’s Guide.
check fuel cap warning lamp
07
This light illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. If this light
illuminates during driving, stop the car, turn off the ignition and re-install the cap.
For complete details on all the Warning Lights, please see your Owner’s Guide.
adjustable pedals
(if equipped)
08
Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward
or away from you.
message center controls
(if equipped)
09
With your ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on your
instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information.
Info
■ This control displays the following options: Odometer, Distance to Empty, Trip
Odometer, Average Fuel Economy, Trip Elapsed Drive Time, and Display On/Off.
Setup
■ Press this control for the following displays: Language, Units (English/
Metric), System Check.
Reset
■ Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO and
SETUP menus.
For complete details on this feature, please see your Owner’s Guide.
setting the analog clock (if equipped)
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Press the right + control to move the time display forward.
Press the left – control to move the time display backwards.
steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD.
In radio mode
■ Press SEEK to select a preset station from memory.
In tape mode
■ Press SEEK to listen to the next selection on the tape.
In CD mode
■ Press SEEK to listen to the next track on the disc.
In any mode
■ Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume.
In any mode
■ Press MUTE to mute volume.
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setting the digital clock (on radio)
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Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed.
Press / / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.
Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
headlamp control
02
Turns the lamps off. ■ Turns on the Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.
■ Turns the headlamps on.
Autolamp control (if equipped)
■ Rotate the control counterclockwise to turn
autolamp on.
■ Rotate the control clockwise to turn autolamps off.
Daytime Running Lamps (if equipped)
■ Turn key to ON position. ■ Turn
headlamp control to OFF, parking lamps or autolamp position.
High Beams
■ Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. ■ Pull the
lever towards you to deactivate.
AdvanceTrac
™
(if equipped)
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AdvanceTrac
™
may be manually turned Off or On by pressing the button.
■ AdvanceTrac
™
automatically turns on when the vehicle is started. ■ When
system is off, the TRAC OFF indicator light will appear in the instrument cluster.
■
AdvanceTrac
™
does not operate when vehicle is in (R) Reverse.
For complete details on this system, please see your Owner’s Guide.
speed control
(if equipped)
04
The controls for Speed Control are located on your steering wheel. ■ Press
the ON control and release it
■ Accelerate to desired speed ■ Press the SET
+ control and release it
■ Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. ■ The
indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on.
■ To disengage Speed
Control, depress the brake pedal. For complete details on this function, please
see your Owner’s Guide.
rear audio system controls (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary audio controls. This feature allows
the front and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources (radio,
cassette, CD or DVD) simultaneously. (However, the front and middle seat
passengers cannot listen to two different radio stations at the same time.) Rear seat
passengers can use the controls to change the playing media for all passengers
(Single Play mode). For complete details, please see your Owner’s Guide.
signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)
When turn signal is activated, the appropriate mirror will show a blinking yellow
arrow.
■
Blinking arrow is dimmer when parking lights are on.
■
When sliding
door is open, the indicator in the appropriate mirror will fl ash to indicate that
people may be entering/exiting vehicle.
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