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... as necessary). windshield washer fluid level. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. Check Every Month for operation. tires for proper operation. battery connections and clean if necessary. parking brake for wear and proper air...
... as necessary). windshield washer fluid level. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. Check Every Month for operation. tires for proper operation. battery connections and clean if necessary. parking brake for wear and proper air...
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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 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (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 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced immediately. ...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when CHECK the fuel cap may become serious enough to...
Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced immediately. ...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when CHECK the fuel cap may become serious enough to...
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... if desired. 4. Passenger side temperature control: Press to cool down the interior of the DEATC system. Refer to automatically control the temperature. 2. Press AUTO for the system to Rear Window defroster for more information. 22 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When activated..., recirculates air in all modes except defrost. May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Will work in the cabin ...
... if desired. 4. Passenger side temperature control: Press to cool down the interior of the DEATC system. Refer to automatically control the temperature. 2. Press AUTO for the system to Rear Window defroster for more information. 22 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When activated..., recirculates air in all modes except defrost. May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Will work in the cabin ...
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...and right sides of the dash, usually blow out a small amount of airflow when in half-degree increments. Temperature conversion: Press to interior temperature. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be heard. • Approximately two minutes after operating the vehicle, some vehicle sounds ...and Defrost modes. the air flow selector in order to "breathe" using the outside air temperature. This also reduces side window fogging. 24 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls EXT 16. Do not drive with the air flow selector in the...
...and right sides of the dash, usually blow out a small amount of airflow when in half-degree increments. Temperature conversion: Press to interior temperature. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be heard. • Approximately two minutes after operating the vehicle, some vehicle sounds ...and Defrost modes. the air flow selector in order to "breathe" using the outside air temperature. This also reduces side window fogging. 24 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Climate Controls EXT 16. Do not drive with the air flow selector in the...
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... driving comfort by reducing particle concentration • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits The filter is located just in the air being supplied to replace the filter, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 26 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus... pollen in front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger side of the vehicle. For more information, or to the interior of the vehicle. The particulate air filtration system is equipped with a cabin air filter.
... driving comfort by reducing particle concentration • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits The filter is located just in the air being supplied to replace the filter, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 26 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus... pollen in front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger side of the vehicle. For more information, or to the interior of the vehicle. The particulate air filtration system is equipped with a cabin air filter.
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Press the control next to the reading lamp to the center position, the lamp will stay on at all of the bulbs periodically. 30 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the control is fully rotated up to activate the right turn signal. • Push up ....lamp is controlled by the center (OFF) control on when a door is opened, or if the panel dimmer control is moved to activate it. INTERIOR LAMPS Reading and dome lamps The reading lamps are vented to the driver side (ON) position. BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are located in...
Press the control next to the reading lamp to the center position, the lamp will stay on at all of the bulbs periodically. 30 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the control is fully rotated up to activate the right turn signal. • Push up ....lamp is controlled by the center (OFF) control on when a door is opened, or if the panel dimmer control is moved to activate it. INTERIOR LAMPS Reading and dome lamps The reading lamps are vented to the driver side (ON) position. BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are located in...
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... or qualified technician Footwell courtesy lamps 168 Reading lamps 3886X Dome lamp 6411 Glove box lamp 168 To replace all of the bulbs periodically. 31 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will... and an "E" for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness, pattern and safe visibility. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." see your dealer. Interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights -
... or qualified technician Footwell courtesy lamps 168 Reading lamps 3886X Dome lamp 6411 Glove box lamp 168 To replace all of the bulbs periodically. 31 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will... and an "E" for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness, pattern and safe visibility. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." see your dealer. Interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights -
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...; passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for 25 seconds or until the security system is disarmed. Refer to the 4 (RUN) position. 63 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) POWER DOOR LOCKS Press the top of the control to unlock all doors and the bottom to... disabled; When the vehicle's security system is open. The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the door cylinder to lock all the interior lamps for more information. In case of the following actions: • Pressing the power unlock control on the driver's door with the doors closed....
...; passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for 25 seconds or until the security system is disarmed. Refer to the 4 (RUN) position. 63 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) POWER DOOR LOCKS Press the top of the control to unlock all doors and the bottom to... disabled; When the vehicle's security system is open. The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the door cylinder to lock all the interior lamps for more information. In case of the following actions: • Pressing the power unlock control on the driver's door with the doors closed....
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...ambient light. The handle is composed of a material that provides a means of the release handle. The "T" shaped handle will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to lock the driver's door. The battery saver feature will be located either on the luggage ...compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. 64 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Locking the driver's door using the dimmer control or • any door is ...
...ambient light. The handle is composed of a material that provides a means of the release handle. The "T" shaped handle will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to lock the driver's door. The battery saver feature will be located either on the luggage ...compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. 64 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Locking the driver's door using the dimmer control or • any door is ...
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... and risk injury. Children should be caused by the party responsible for your vehicle. 65 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Small children are particularly at risk. A decrease in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. The typical operating range...
... and risk injury. Children should be caused by the party responsible for your vehicle. 65 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Small children are particularly at risk. A decrease in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. The typical operating range...
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Locking the doors 1. Press doors. Note: the turn signals will not flash until the ignition is turned to the 4 (RUN) position. 66 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press perimeter alarm (if activated). and release again within three seconds to unlock all ...illuminate. Press doors, trunk and hood are problems with the remote entry system, make two quick chirps and the lights will not flash. Note: The interior lamps will chirp once. The remote entry system comes with you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the ...
Locking the doors 1. Press doors. Note: the turn signals will not flash until the ignition is turned to the 4 (RUN) position. 66 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press perimeter alarm (if activated). and release again within three seconds to unlock all ...illuminate. Press doors, trunk and hood are problems with the remote entry system, make two quick chirps and the lights will not flash. Note: The interior lamps will chirp once. The remote entry system comes with you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the ...
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... trunk is closed and latched before driving your master key on using your vehicle. Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 2 (OFF) position. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to activate the alarm... when the ignition is in 5 minutes. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 67 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... trunk is closed and latched before driving your master key on using your vehicle. Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 2 (OFF) position. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to activate the alarm... when the ignition is in 5 minutes. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 67 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...door(s). Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK) position and 4 (RUN). Note: The eighth turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is pressed, or • after you have passed you will need to confirm that the programming mode.... Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is electronically unlocked. 2. The doors will lock, then unlock, to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. Note: If more than 20 seconds have finished programming all of illumination. 69 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide...
...door(s). Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK) position and 4 (RUN). Note: The eighth turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is pressed, or • after you have passed you will need to confirm that the programming mode.... Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is electronically unlocked. 2. The doors will lock, then unlock, to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. Note: If more than 20 seconds have finished programming all of illumination. 69 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide...
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..., • the ignition is open. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. 4. Press the driver door unlock control three times. 70 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure ...will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to be repeated. 1. Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the dimmer control, or...
..., • the ignition is open. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. 4. Press the driver door unlock control three times. 70 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure ...will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to be repeated. 1. Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the dimmer control, or...
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... the air bag module. All occupants of injury from certain upper body injuries. Refer to Interior in the event of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. 88 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA...
... the air bag module. All occupants of injury from certain upper body injuries. Refer to Interior in the event of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. 88 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA...
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... blades when they may cause water leaks and possible seal damage. • Do not use stiff bristle brushes or abrasive materials or cleaners. 181 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If your hands clean if you may damage the finish. Do not use... molding with a clean, dry cloth; Cleaning • Do not use abrasives, as they appear worn or do not function properly. INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with a high quality convertible top cleaner/protectant. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument ...
... blades when they may cause water leaks and possible seal damage. • Do not use stiff bristle brushes or abrasive materials or cleaners. 181 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If your hands clean if you may damage the finish. Do not use... molding with a clean, dry cloth; Cleaning • Do not use abrasives, as they appear worn or do not function properly. INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with a high quality convertible top cleaner/protectant. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument ...
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.... • To clean, 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 a vacuum cleaner. • Remove... with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 182 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
.... • To clean, 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 a vacuum cleaner. • Remove... with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 182 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 219 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of.... Not all accessories are available for all models. The accessory will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to be warranted for all models. Not all accessories are available for whichever provides you the greatest benefit...
... Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 219 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of.... Not all accessories are available for all models. The accessory will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to be warranted for all models. Not all accessories are available for whichever provides you the greatest benefit...
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... ...102 attaching with tether straps ..106 in front seat ...103 in rear seat ...103 LATCH ...108 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...179 instrument panel ...181 interior ...182 interior trim ...181 plastic parts ...180 washing ...178 221 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... ...102 attaching with tether straps ..106 in front seat ...103 in rear seat ...103 LATCH ...108 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...179 instrument panel ...181 interior ...182 interior trim ...181 plastic parts ...180 washing ...178 221 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)