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... constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to get well acquainted with your new Ford Motor Company product. This vehicle's Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of its products visit ...fuel supply to printing cycles it . CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on this handbook. collision when parking). It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the ...
... constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to get well acquainted with your new Ford Motor Company product. This vehicle's Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of its products visit ...fuel supply to printing cycles it . CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on this handbook. collision when parking). It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the ...
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...your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle - In addition, your vehicle is provided to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of such an event. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your Owner's Guide. event data recorders - and • ...all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and...
...your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle - In addition, your vehicle is provided to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of such an event. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your Owner's Guide. event data recorders - and • ...all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and...
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Failure to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Other parties may seek to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Special instructions For your added safety.... Introduction To access this information, special equipment must be placed in front of an active passenger air bag. 7 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to the recording modules.
Failure to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Other parties may seek to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Special instructions For your added safety.... Introduction To access this information, special equipment must be placed in front of an active passenger air bag. 7 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to the recording modules.
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..., press until desired selection is available through your music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to scroll through settings. 16 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) DSP (Digital Signal Processing): Press DSP to optimize sound for previous/next SEEK strong station, selection... STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO 1. The kit to engage/disengage. Turn the volume control to increase/decrease the level of "being there" to your Ford dealer.
..., press until desired selection is available through your music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to scroll through settings. 16 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) DSP (Digital Signal Processing): Press DSP to optimize sound for previous/next SEEK strong station, selection... STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO 1. The kit to engage/disengage. Turn the volume control to increase/decrease the level of "being there" to your Ford dealer.
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...the clock: Press MENU until compression status is displayed. AUTOSET will begin playing. Press again to manually increase ( hours/minutes. Use SEL to disengage. 18 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press MENU again to select SHUF DISC, SHUF TRAC or SHUF OFF. The kit to enable...: Displays the station's call letters and format. Entertainment Systems FIND Program type: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your Ford dealer. Press and momentarily hold a preset button until SHUF appears in a random order.
...the clock: Press MENU until compression status is displayed. AUTOSET will begin playing. Press again to manually increase ( hours/minutes. Use SEL to disengage. 18 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press MENU again to select SHUF DISC, SHUF TRAC or SHUF OFF. The kit to enable...: Displays the station's call letters and format. Entertainment Systems FIND Program type: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your Ford dealer. Press and momentarily hold a preset button until SHUF appears in a random order.
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.... Press again to ) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. The level will increase ( appear in Ford CD players. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with the dealer installed kit. 19 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The kit to become jammed. The label may not function...
.... Press again to ) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. The level will increase ( appear in Ford CD players. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with the dealer installed kit. 19 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The kit to become jammed. The label may not function...
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... used in ) audio compact discs only. The label may damage CDs. Entertainment Systems CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Ball point pens may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with homemade... paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 21 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... used in ) audio compact discs only. The label may damage CDs. Entertainment Systems CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Ball point pens may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with homemade... paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 21 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... the interior compartment cleanliness • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits The filter is designed to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 26 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a Cabin air filter...
... the interior compartment cleanliness • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits The filter is designed to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 26 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a Cabin air filter...
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... move to the previous setting. Power outlets are designed for electrical accessories. Do not hang any type of non-Ford approved electrical accessories could cause damage not covered by your warranty. 39 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Hold the control to telescope in and up or down...
... move to the previous setting. Power outlets are designed for electrical accessories. Do not hang any type of non-Ford approved electrical accessories could cause damage not covered by your warranty. 39 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Hold the control to telescope in and up or down...
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...installing the removable hard top (if equipped) or convertible top staining may be difficult to the cloth top and moldings, use only an approved Ford cleaner, or equivalent. Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes can affect the cleanability of the convertible top handle. 9. Use the pull ... water pressure or wand type car washes against the convertible top and windows may assist in colder temperatures. Prolonged storage It may occur. 53 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Push the convertible top handle back up so that the convertible top is ...
...installing the removable hard top (if equipped) or convertible top staining may be difficult to the cloth top and moldings, use only an approved Ford cleaner, or equivalent. Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes can affect the cleanability of the convertible top handle. 9. Use the pull ... water pressure or wand type car washes against the convertible top and windows may assist in colder temperatures. Prolonged storage It may occur. 53 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Push the convertible top handle back up so that the convertible top is ...
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... vehicle should be taken to the 4 (RUN) position. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of security protection. The horn will chirp. 6. This system is used. Locks and Security 5. SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI... compatible with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow for service. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. 2 1 3 4 5 69 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic arming The vehicle is an engine immobilization system.
... vehicle should be taken to the 4 (RUN) position. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of security protection. The horn will chirp. 6. This system is used. Locks and Security 5. SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI... compatible with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow for service. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. 2 1 3 4 5 69 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic arming The vehicle is an engine immobilization system.
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...8226; Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle and new codes will cause a "no start " condition. 70 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If an unprogrammed key is available). Locks and Security Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to ...ring as the coded key. Key information Your vehicle is supplied with all other objects on the key ring held away from an authorized Ford dealer. Refer to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience. Replacing coded keys can be purchased from the ignition key. If a problem occurs, turn ...
...8226; Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle and new codes will cause a "no start " condition. 70 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If an unprogrammed key is available). Locks and Security Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to ...ring as the coded key. Key information Your vehicle is supplied with all other objects on the key ring held away from an authorized Ford dealer. Refer to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience. Replacing coded keys can be purchased from the ignition key. If a problem occurs, turn ...
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...) position for at least three seconds, but no more than ten seconds). 4. If failure repeats, take your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer to have new spare key(s) programmed. 71 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you begin. 1. To...
...) position for at least three seconds, but no more than ten seconds). 4. If failure repeats, take your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer to have new spare key(s) programmed. 71 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you begin. 1. To...
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... if necessary. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is noted. 85 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in use extensions to make sure there are not damaged. All...
... if necessary. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is noted. 85 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in use extensions to make sure there are not damaged. All...
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Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all the way back and turn the passenger air bag off. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in this guide. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may ... air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can result in this chapter of the owner's guide. 87 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...
Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all the way back and turn the passenger air bag off. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in this guide. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may ... air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can result in this chapter of the owner's guide. 87 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...
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... OFF position and the ignition switch is in ON OFF position while removing the OFF key. Insert the ignition key, turn them back ON. 90 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the ignition is in the proper position in this vehicle. This indicates that ... the switch to the ON position the OFF light illuminates briefly, momentarily PASSENGER AIRBAG shuts off 1. OFF 2. Before driving, always look at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch An air bag ON/OFF switch has been...
... OFF position and the ignition switch is in ON OFF position while removing the OFF key. Insert the ignition key, turn them back ON. 90 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the ignition is in the proper position in this vehicle. This indicates that ... the switch to the ON position the OFF light illuminates briefly, momentarily PASSENGER AIRBAG shuts off 1. OFF 2. Before driving, always look at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch An air bag ON/OFF switch has been...
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... of serious injury or death in front, the passenger air bag must open with the air bags in some situations, particularly when a front seat 91 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The OFF light will briefly illuminate when the ignition is too close to ON. 2. This indicates... stated either in Category 1, 2 or 3 of life threatening injuries, air bags must be transported in a collision. When you also may reduce the effectiveness of your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
... of serious injury or death in front, the passenger air bag must open with the air bags in some situations, particularly when a front seat 91 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The OFF light will briefly illuminate when the ignition is too close to ON. 2. This indicates... stated either in Category 1, 2 or 3 of life threatening injuries, air bags must be transported in a collision. When you also may reduce the effectiveness of your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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... collision. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of a collision. In a crash, if the air bag is provided. 94 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover... personal injury in an accident. All occupants of injury in the event of the seatback. Be sure the air bag is . Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. These particular belts are specifically designed to incur a serious or fatal injury. See your head on a seat containing an air...
... collision. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of a collision. In a crash, if the air bag is provided. 94 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover... personal injury in an accident. All occupants of injury in the event of the seatback. Be sure the air bag is . Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. These particular belts are specifically designed to incur a serious or fatal injury. See your head on a seat containing an air...
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... specific requirements regarding the safety of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use approved booster seats until they weigh 40 pounds and are eight years old. Many states require that children use of... restraint and air bag precautions that come with any infant or child restraint you must put them in front of a belt-positioning booster. 97 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be...
... specific requirements regarding the safety of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use approved booster seats until they weigh 40 pounds and are eight years old. Many states require that children use of... restraint and air bag precautions that come with any infant or child restraint you must put them in front of a belt-positioning booster. 97 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be...
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... automatic locking mode. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow all of LATCH anchors refer to 22 kg (48 pounds) in this chapter. Ford recommends the use by children up to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in a child restraint. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air Bag... for use of the child. For more information of the manufacturer's instructions with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in this chapter. 100 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... automatic locking mode. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow all of LATCH anchors refer to 22 kg (48 pounds) in this chapter. Ford recommends the use by children up to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in a child restraint. Carefully follow the information presented in the Air Bag... for use of the child. For more information of the manufacturer's instructions with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in this chapter. 100 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)