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...Remember to printing cycles it . To reset the switch, refer to get well acquainted with your new Ford Motor Company product. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The switch can also be activated ... of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch ...
...Remember to printing cycles it . To reset the switch, refer to get well acquainted with your new Ford Motor Company product. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The switch can also be activated ... of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch ...
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... 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) and • where the driver was traveling; Service Data Recording Service data ..., potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. In addition, your vehicle is provided to your vehicle when...
... 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) and • where the driver was traveling; Service Data Recording Service data ..., potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. In addition, your vehicle is provided to your vehicle when...
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... fitted with lawful authority. 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) Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in personal injury. Front...warnings and instructions could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Other parties may seek to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Failure to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties ...
... fitted with lawful authority. 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) Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in personal injury. Front...warnings and instructions could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Other parties may seek to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Failure to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties ...
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...the Ambiance menu. Press SEL to scroll through your music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to your Ford dealer. Fast forward: In CD mode, press until desired selection is reached. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite radio. DSP.... Entertainment Systems Entertainment Systems AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE READY AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO 1. TEXT: TEXT is available through settings. 16 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The kit to optimize sound for previous/next SEEK strong station, selection or...
...the Ambiance menu. Press SEL to scroll through your music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to your Ford dealer. Fast forward: In CD mode, press until desired selection is reached. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite radio. DSP.... Entertainment Systems Entertainment Systems AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE READY AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO 1. TEXT: TEXT is available through settings. 16 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The kit to optimize sound for previous/next SEEK strong station, selection or...
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... to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your Ford dealer. Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature when COMP OFF is displayed. Setting the clock: Press MENU until sound returns. 11. AM/FM: Press to disengage. 18 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When...
... to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your Ford dealer. Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature when COMP OFF is displayed. Setting the clock: Press MENU until sound returns. 11. AM/FM: Press to disengage. 18 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When...
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...for road and wind noise. Then press SEL to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Due to ) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. Scan: Press SCAN to access CD or AUX mode. It is available...shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with Satellite Radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with the dealer installed kit. 19 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press again to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in the display. 14. ...
...for road and wind noise. Then press SEL to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Due to ) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. Scan: Press SCAN to access CD or AUX mode. It is available...shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with Satellite Radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with the dealer installed kit. 19 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press again to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in the display. 14. ...
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... should not be inserted into the CD player. Due to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 21 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Entertainment Systems CD units are designed to technical...
... should not be inserted into the CD player. Due to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 21 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Entertainment Systems CD units are designed to technical...
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... air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 26 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The particulate air filtration system is equipped with a Cabin air filter. Climate Controls...
... air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 26 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The particulate air filtration system is equipped with a Cabin air filter. Climate Controls...
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...TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN The steering column can cause damage not covered by your warranty. When the key is adjusted by your warranty. 39 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The tilt function is an additional power source for accessory plugs only. ...Do not use of non-Ford approved electrical accessories could cause damage not covered by moving the control up position. The telescope function is inserted into the ignition, the ...
...TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN The steering column can cause damage not covered by your warranty. When the key is adjusted by your warranty. 39 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The tilt function is an additional power source for accessory plugs only. ...Do not use of non-Ford approved electrical accessories could cause damage not covered by moving the control up position. The telescope function is inserted into the ignition, the ...
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...time with a light colored convertible top, it locks into the header on the header at the center grip while closing the latches may occur. 53 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Wash with the top in fastening the clamps. Do not use abrasive material or ...pressure or wand type car washes against the convertible top and windows 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. Prolonged storage It ...
...time with a light colored convertible top, it locks into the header on the header at the center grip while closing the latches may occur. 53 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Wash with the top in fastening the clamps. Do not use abrasive material or ...pressure or wand type car washes against the convertible top and windows 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. Prolonged storage It ...
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... immediately after switching the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. 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 not compatible with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow... autolock was activated. 7. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp. 6. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the 2 (OFF) position, the indicator will flash...
... immediately after switching the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. 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 not compatible with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow... autolock was activated. 7. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp. 6. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the 2 (OFF) position, the indicator will flash...
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... cannot damage the coded key, but may cause a momentary "no start" condition. 70 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If a problem occurs.... If an unprogrammed key is available). Only a coded key will start " condition. An authorized Ford dealer can be purchased from touching the coded key while starting the engine. The correct coded key must...need to be erased from the vehicle in this chapter. The use of these objects from an authorized Ford dealer. Locks and Security Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with a coded ...
... cannot damage the coded key, but may cause a momentary "no start" condition. 70 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If a problem occurs.... If an unprogrammed key is available). Only a coded key will start " condition. An authorized Ford dealer can be purchased from touching the coded key while starting the engine. The correct coded key must...need to be erased from the vehicle in this chapter. The use of these objects from an authorized Ford dealer. Locks and Security Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with a coded ...
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...). 4. If failure repeats, take your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer to the 2 (OFF) position, insert the second previously programmed coded key into the 2 ignition from the ignition. 3. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to have new spare key(s) programmed. 71 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
...). 4. If failure repeats, take your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer to the 2 (OFF) position, insert the second previously programmed coded key into the 2 ignition from the ignition. 3. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to have new spare key(s) programmed. 71 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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... Once again, the safety belt warning light will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is noted. 85 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is located at no nicks,... disabling BeltMinder is too short for three seconds. 9. Confirmation of the shoulder belt across the torso. Manufacturer identification is complete. Ford recommends that the belts do not need to operate properly, they work properly and are no cost. Confirmation of the webbing on...
... Once again, the safety belt warning light will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is noted. 85 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is located at no nicks,... disabling BeltMinder is too short for three seconds. 9. Confirmation of the shoulder belt across the torso. Manufacturer identification is complete. Ford recommends that the belts do not need to operate properly, they work properly and are no cost. Confirmation of the webbing on...
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Do not put anything on safety restraints in this chapter of the owner's guide. 87 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures ... structure and tow hooks) may cause those objects to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all the way back and turn the passenger air bag off...
Do not put anything on safety restraints in this chapter of the owner's guide. 87 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures ... structure and tow hooks) may cause those objects to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all the way back and turn the passenger air bag off...
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...in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in accordance with these instructions and warnings. Insert the ignition key, turn them back ON. 90 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turning the front and side passenger air bags back on . ON OFF OFF PASSENGER...you turn the switch to the ON position the OFF light illuminates briefly, momentarily PASSENGER AIRBAG shuts off 1. Before driving, always look at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. OFF 2. When the ignition is in the proper position in ON, have the front and side passenger air bag ...
...in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in accordance with these instructions and warnings. Insert the ignition key, turn them back ON. 90 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turning the front and side passenger air bags back on . ON OFF OFF PASSENGER...you turn the switch to the ON position the OFF light illuminates briefly, momentarily PASSENGER AIRBAG shuts off 1. Before driving, always look at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. OFF 2. When the ignition is in the proper position in ON, have the front and side passenger air bag ...
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... the ignition key and turn OFF your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. ON OFF OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG If the OFF light is illuminated when the front and side passenger air bag ON/OFF switch is in some situations, particularly when a front seat 91 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... the ignition key and turn OFF your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. ON OFF OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG If the OFF light is illuminated when the front and side passenger air bag ON/OFF switch is in some situations, particularly when a front seat 91 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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.... Side air bag system Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the door. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of injury in the event of a collision. Do... of the side air bags and increase the risk of the seatback. The use accessory seat covers. Be sure the air bag is provided. 94 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See your head on the side of the seatbacks of the vehicle should always wear their...
.... Side air bag system Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the door. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of injury in the event of a collision. Do... of the side air bags and increase the risk of the seatback. The use accessory seat covers. Be sure the air bag is provided. 94 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See your head on the side of the seatbacks of the vehicle should always wear their...
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...portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of a belt-positioning booster. 97 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they are eight... lap and shoulder belt. If small children (generally children who are four years old or younger and who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use safety restraints for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of age. Check your vehicle....
...portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of a belt-positioning booster. 97 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they are eight... lap and shoulder belt. If small children (generally children who are four years old or younger and who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use safety restraints for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of age. Check your vehicle....
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... to Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for children up and away from the safety seat, with tether straps in your vehicle. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be used for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and ..., refer to Attaching safety seats with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to 22 kg (48 pounds) in this chapter. 100 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Install the child safety seat in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for...
... to Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for children up and away from the safety seat, with tether straps in your vehicle. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be used for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and ..., refer to Attaching safety seats with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to 22 kg (48 pounds) in this chapter. 100 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Install the child safety seat in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for...