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tires for more information. engine cooling system level and strength. Check Every Month for operation. and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. windshield ...
tires for more information. engine cooling system level and strength. Check Every Month for operation. and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. windshield ...
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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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... vehicle, have your catalytic converter. Continued driving with one of your vehicle to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle's functions... engine warning light to check the bulb. 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.
... vehicle, have your catalytic converter. Continued driving with one of your vehicle to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle's functions... engine warning light to check the bulb. 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.
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Recirculation control: Press to cool down the interior of time to engage/disengage. When activated, recirculates air in all modes except defrost. Rear defroster: Press to disengage. Press again to defrost R the...AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM 1. Used to automatically control the temperature. 2. May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the DEATC system. Press AUTO for more information. 22 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Allows the passenger to turn recirculation off automatically when floor, floor/...
Recirculation control: Press to cool down the interior of time to engage/disengage. When activated, recirculates air in all modes except defrost. Rear defroster: Press to disengage. Press again to defrost R the...AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM 1. Used to automatically control the temperature. 2. May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the DEATC system. Press AUTO for more information. 22 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Allows the passenger to turn recirculation off automatically when floor, floor/...
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...recirculation engaged. • In order to allow the vehicle to "breathe" using the outside air temperature. This also reduces side window fogging. 24 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) the air flow selector in the OFF position. Climate Controls EXT 16. Press again to... vehicle is moving. Temperature conversion: Press to display the outside air inlet vents, do not leave the air flow selector in order to interior temperature. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be heard. • Approximately two minutes after key off, the air distribution doors may...
...recirculation engaged. • In order to allow the vehicle to "breathe" using the outside air temperature. This also reduces side window fogging. 24 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) the air flow selector in the OFF position. Climate Controls EXT 16. Press again to... vehicle is moving. Temperature conversion: Press to display the outside air inlet vents, do not leave the air flow selector in order to interior temperature. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be heard. • Approximately two minutes after key off, the air distribution doors may...
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Climate Controls CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is located just in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in... cowl grille on the passenger side of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to replace the filter, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 26 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more information, or to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort ...
Climate Controls CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is located just in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in... cowl grille on the passenger side of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to replace the filter, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 26 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more information, or to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort ...
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.... The reading lamp assembly also contains an overhead dome lamp. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the bulbs periodically. 30 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) INTERIOR LAMPS Reading and dome lamps The reading lamps are vented to the center position, the lamp will stay on at all...
.... The reading lamp assembly also contains an overhead dome lamp. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the bulbs periodically. 30 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) INTERIOR LAMPS Reading and dome lamps The reading lamps are vented to the center position, the lamp will stay on at all...
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... 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) Lights Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - Headlamp bulbs must be marked...
... 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) Lights Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - Headlamp bulbs must be marked...
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...door will automatically unlock if it in the ignition, and performing one of loss, replacement keys are disabled; Refer to the 4 (RUN) position. 63 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The vehicle may still be locked with the key in an emergency. The illuminated entry feature ... in the door cylinder to lock all doors. You should always carry a second key with a key. these features will turn on all the interior lamps for more information. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors Turn the key in case you require it is locked by the driver's power...
...door will automatically unlock if it in the ignition, and performing one of loss, replacement keys are disabled; Refer to the 4 (RUN) position. 63 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The vehicle may still be locked with the key in an emergency. The illuminated entry feature ... in the door cylinder to lock all doors. You should always carry a second key with a key. these features will turn on all the interior lamps for more information. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors Turn the key in case you require it is locked by the driver's power...
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...pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle and push up 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) To open . Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off if: ...8226; they become locked inside the luggage compartment. The "T" shaped handle will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is composed of a material that provides a means of the release handle. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves...
...pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle and push up 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) To open . Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off if: ...8226; they become locked inside the luggage compartment. The "T" shaped handle will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is composed of a material that provides a means of the release handle. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves...
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... part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. 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. Operation is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). Changes or ...8226; structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your remote entry transmitter is subject to play in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. On hot days, the temperature in vehicles.
... part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. 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. Operation is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). Changes or ...8226; structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your remote entry transmitter is subject to play in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. On hot days, the temperature in vehicles.
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...the vehicle doors without a key. • open the trunk without a key. • lock all the 2. Press perimeter alarm (if activated). Note: The interior lamps will flash once to confirm the doors, trunk and hood are closed , the turn signal lamps will illuminate. Locking the doors 1. Note: the turn... doors. Note: The doors will lock again, and the horn will not flash until the ignition is turned to the 4 (RUN) position. 66 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unlocking the doors and release to confirm that all the doors and activate the anti-theft ...
...the vehicle doors without a key. • open the trunk without a key. • lock all the 2. Press perimeter alarm (if activated). Note: The interior lamps will flash once to confirm the doors, trunk and hood are closed , the turn signal lamps will illuminate. Locking the doors 1. Note: the turn... doors. Note: The doors will lock again, and the horn will not flash until the ignition is turned to the 4 (RUN) position. 66 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unlocking the doors and release to confirm that all the doors and activate the anti-theft ...
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Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to activate the alarm. Opening the trunk Press once to timeout in the 1 (LOCK), 2 (OFF) or 3 (ACCESSORY) ... cylinder located behind the driver's seat. 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) The battery saver feature will only operate when the ignition is closed and latched before driving your...
Locks and Security The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to activate the alarm. Opening the trunk Press once to timeout in the 1 (LOCK), 2 (OFF) or 3 (ACCESSORY) ... cylinder located behind the driver's seat. 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) The battery saver feature will only operate when the ignition is closed and latched before driving your...
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...lock, then unlock, to start the procedure over again. 7. Note: If more than 20 seconds have finished programming all of illumination. 69 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. The doors will ... mode has been activated. 6. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK) position and 4 (RUN). Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is electronically unlocked. 2. Ensure the vehicle is used to unlock the door(s). Put the key in the 4...
...lock, then unlock, to start the procedure over again. 7. Note: If more than 20 seconds have finished programming all of illumination. 69 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. The doors will ... mode has been activated. 6. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK) position and 4 (RUN). Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is electronically unlocked. 2. Ensure the vehicle is used to unlock the door(s). Put the key in the 4...
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...8226; any door is in the 4 (RUN) position, and • you put the vehicle in motion. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 4 (RUN) position. 2. Press the driver door unlock control three times. 3. Locks and... they have to the 2 (OFF) position. 4. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. Press the driver door unlock control three times. 70 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) There are closed, • the ignition is open. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make...
...8226; any door is in the 4 (RUN) position, and • you put the vehicle in motion. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 4 (RUN) position. 2. Press the driver door unlock control three times. 3. Locks and... they have to the 2 (OFF) position. 4. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. Press the driver door unlock control three times. 70 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) There are closed, • the ignition is open. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make...
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...the risk of a collision. All occupants 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) Seating and Safety Restraints Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the... above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Cleaning chapter. Refer to Interior in the event of injury from a deploying air bag is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right...
...the risk of a collision. All occupants 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) Seating and Safety Restraints Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the... above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Cleaning chapter. Refer to Interior in the event of injury from a deploying air bag is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right...
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...and windows 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) Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel ...household or glass cleaners as insect repellent and suntan lotion in contact with certain products such as these may damage the finish. INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or windshield washer solution. Cleaning • Do not use...
...and windows 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) Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel ...household or glass cleaners as insect repellent and suntan lotion in contact with certain products such as these may damage the finish. INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or windshield washer solution. Cleaning • Do not use...
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...not 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...• 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) If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining....
...not 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...• 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) If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining....
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...be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to be warranted for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www....shields Deflectors 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 219 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The accessory will repair or replace any component ...
...be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to be warranted for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www....shields Deflectors 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 219 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The accessory will repair or replace any component ...
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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)