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... time intervals. tires for proper operation. clutch fluid level, if equipped. See owner's guide for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. engine oil fluid level. battery connections and clean if necessary. Check Every Month for more information. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner...
... time intervals. tires for proper operation. clutch fluid level, if equipped. See owner's guide for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. engine oil fluid level. battery connections and clean if necessary. Check Every Month for more information. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... converter. If any light remains on after the engine is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates ...fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the respective system inspected immediately. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and...
... converter. If any light remains on after the engine is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates ...fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the respective system inspected immediately. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and...
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Press AUTO for the system to Rear Window Defrostfor more information. 22 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to automatically control the temperature. 2. Recirculation control: Press to manually enable or ...system. Press again to choose and control a different temperature than the driver, if desired. 4. May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Rear defrost: Press to turn recirculation off automatically when floor, floor/defrost or defrost mode is selected. Climate Controls Climate Controls ...
Press AUTO for the system to Rear Window Defrostfor more information. 22 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to automatically control the temperature. 2. Recirculation control: Press to manually enable or ...system. Press again to choose and control a different temperature than the driver, if desired. 4. May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Rear defrost: Press to turn recirculation off automatically when floor, floor/defrost or defrost mode is selected. Climate Controls Climate Controls ...
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...left and right sides of the dash, blowout a small amount of airflow when in the OFF position. This also reduces side window fogging. 24 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not drive with the air flow selector in Floor, Floor/Defrost, and ...air temperature. the air flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up on the DEATC display only. Temperature conversion: Press to interior temperature. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be heard. • Approximately two minutes after key off, the air distribution doors may be...
...left and right sides of the dash, blowout a small amount of airflow when in the OFF position. This also reduces side window fogging. 24 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not drive with the air flow selector in Floor, Floor/Defrost, and ...air temperature. the air flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up on the DEATC display only. Temperature conversion: Press to interior temperature. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be heard. • Approximately two minutes after key off, the air distribution doors may be...
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...system gives the following benefits to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by reducing particle concentration • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits The filter is equipped with a Cabin air filter. Climate Controls... CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is located just in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. For more information, or to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 26 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...system gives the following benefits to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by reducing particle concentration • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits The filter is equipped with a Cabin air filter. Climate Controls... CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is located just in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. For more information, or to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 26 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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INTERIOR LAMPS Reading and dome lamps The reading lamps are specified in the chart below. The dome lamp will only come on when a door is opened, ... be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." If the control is fully rotated up to the center position, the lamp will provide quality bulb burn time. 30 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all . The correct bulbs will not damage the...
INTERIOR LAMPS Reading and dome lamps The reading lamps are specified in the chart below. The dome lamp will only come on when a door is opened, ... be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." If the control is fully rotated up to the center position, the lamp will provide quality bulb burn time. 30 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all . The correct bulbs will not damage the...
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... See a dealer or qualified technician Footwell courtesy lamps 168 Reading lamps 3886X Dome lamp 6411 Glove box lamp 168 To replace all bulbs frequently. 31 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
... See a dealer or qualified technician Footwell courtesy lamps 168 Reading lamps 3886X Dome lamp 6411 Glove box lamp 168 To replace all bulbs frequently. 31 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
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... require it is locked by the driver's power unlock control while the driver's door is disarmed. The illuminated entry feature will turn on all the interior lamps for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press the top of loss, replacement keys are disabled; You should always carry a second key with a key. Door... seconds or until the security system is open. In case of the control to unlock all doors and the bottom to the 4 (RUN) position. 61 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the vehicle's security system is turned to lock all doors.
... require it is locked by the driver's power unlock control while the driver's door is disarmed. The illuminated entry feature will turn on all the interior lamps for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press the top of loss, replacement keys are disabled; You should always carry a second key with a key. Door... seconds or until the security system is open. In case of the control to unlock all doors and the bottom to the 4 (RUN) position. 61 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the vehicle's security system is turned to lock all doors.
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... any door is composed of a material that provides a means of the release handle. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that will glow for children and adults in the event they have been turned on the luggage compartment door (lid)...Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off if: • they become locked inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. 62 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To open . The handle is open the luggage compartment door (lid) from...
... any door is composed of a material that provides a means of the release handle. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that will glow for children and adults in the event they have been turned on the luggage compartment door (lid)...Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off if: • they become locked inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. 62 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To open . The handle is open the luggage compartment door (lid) from...
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... locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of Industry Canada. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible...in operating range could void the user's authority to your remote entry transmitter is subject to these high temperatures for your vehicle. 63 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exposure of people or animals to the following two conditions: (1) This...
... locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of Industry Canada. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible...in operating range could void the user's authority to your remote entry transmitter is subject to these high temperatures for your vehicle. 63 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exposure of people or animals to the following two conditions: (1) This...
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... authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. Press and release to confirm that all the doors and activate the anti-theft system. Note: The interior lamps will chirp once. The remote entry system comes with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are closed , the turn signal lamps...and the horn will illuminate. Press and release to lock all the 2. Unlocking the doors 1. If there is turned to the 4 (RUN) position. 64 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If any of the doors, the trunk or the hood are closed . Locking the doors ...
... authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. Press and release to confirm that all the doors and activate the anti-theft system. Note: The interior lamps will chirp once. The remote entry system comes with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are closed , the turn signal lamps...and the horn will illuminate. Press and release to lock all the 2. Unlocking the doors 1. If there is turned to the 4 (RUN) position. 64 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If any of the doors, the trunk or the hood are closed . Locking the doors ...
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... and Security The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 2 (OFF) position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 65 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... and Security The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 2 (OFF) position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 65 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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...turn must end in the ignition. 3. Repeat Step 6 to 4 (RUN). 4. The doors will lock, then unlock, to start the procedure over again. 7. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is electronically unlocked. 2. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK) position and 4 (RUN). The doors... programming mode has been activated. 6. Put the key in the 4 (RUN) position. 5. Note: If more than 20 seconds have finished programming all of illumination. 67 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...turn must end in the ignition. 3. Repeat Step 6 to 4 (RUN). 4. The doors will lock, then unlock, to start the procedure over again. 7. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is electronically unlocked. 2. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK) position and 4 (RUN). The doors... programming mode has been activated. 6. Put the key in the 4 (RUN) position. 5. Note: If more than 20 seconds have finished programming all of illumination. 67 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Autolock The autolock feature will have been turned on with the autolock feature activated. Press the driver door unlock control three times. 68 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the dimmer control, or • any door is in ... the anti-theft system is not activated, ignition is using a power door unlock/lock sequence. Locks and Security The inside lights will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 2 (OFF) position.
Autolock The autolock feature will have been turned on with the autolock feature activated. Press the driver door unlock control three times. 68 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the dimmer control, or • any door is in ... the anti-theft system is not activated, ignition is using a power door unlock/lock sequence. Locks and Security The inside lights will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 2 (OFF) position.
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... always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to work with the safety belt to Interior in the event of a collision. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of injury from certain upper body injuries. Air...slowly or gently and the risk of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. 86 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Failure to the trim covering the air bag module. ...
... always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to work with the safety belt to Interior in the event of a collision. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of injury from certain upper body injuries. Air...slowly or gently and the risk of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. 86 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Failure to the trim covering the air bag module. ...
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Do not use stiff bristle brushes or abrasive materials or cleaners. 161 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CONVERTIBLE TOP AND PADDED MOLDING Wash the convertible top and padded molding with a dry cloth. ...reflection. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a high quality convertible top cleaner/protectant. INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then dry by commercial car washes can affect the cleanability of the convertible top material. • Using high...
Do not use stiff bristle brushes or abrasive materials or cleaners. 161 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CONVERTIBLE TOP AND PADDED MOLDING Wash the convertible top and padded molding with a dry cloth. ...reflection. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a high quality convertible top cleaner/protectant. INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then dry by commercial car washes can affect the cleanability of the convertible top material. • Using high...
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...• To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 162 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LEATHER SEATS Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over ...use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. Cleaning INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with ...
...• To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 162 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LEATHER SEATS Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over ...use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. Cleaning INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with ...
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... Front end covers Grille inserts Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 214 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The accessory will repair or replace... any component damaged by the dealer are available for all models. Ford Motor Company will be defective in ...
... Front end covers Grille inserts Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 214 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The accessory will repair or replace... any component damaged by the dealer are available for all models. Ford Motor Company will be defective in ...
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...; The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use . 215 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) such as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Accessories Interior trim kits Leather wrapped steering wheels Scuff plates Speed control Lifestyle Bike racks Cargo organization and...
...; The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use . 215 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) such as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Accessories Interior trim kits Leather wrapped steering wheels Scuff plates Speed control Lifestyle Bike racks Cargo organization and...