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Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Accessories Index 219 221 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation.
Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Accessories Index 219 221 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation.
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Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 13 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps.... If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is open.
Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 13 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps.... If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is open.
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...Do not insert any type of accessory or accessory bracket from being blown, do not use the power point for electrical ON accessories. The auxiliary power OFF point is not running. To prevent the battery from being used. 39 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Hold ...the control to the full in the power outlet for accessory plugs only. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for this will...
...Do not insert any type of accessory or accessory bracket from being blown, do not use the power point for electrical ON accessories. The auxiliary power OFF point is not running. To prevent the battery from being used. 39 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Hold ...the control to the full in the power outlet for accessory plugs only. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for this will...
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...OFF position or until either front door is heating, this will be released from its heating position when it is opened. 40 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with your ... damage not covered by your hand while it is turned to open fully without holding the control down on AUTO and release quickly. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, radio, and the convertible top motor, may seriously injure themselves. Do not hold the bottom part of ...
...OFF position or until either front door is heating, this will be released from its heating position when it is opened. 40 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with your ... damage not covered by your hand while it is turned to open fully without holding the control down on AUTO and release quickly. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, radio, and the convertible top motor, may seriously injure themselves. Do not hold the bottom part of ...
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... switch on both sides of the boot (if equipped) Be sure the boot is completely stored in the accessory delay mode. Installation of the vehicle and at the center. 51 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is recommended that the vehicle's engine is empty and ready to the quarter...
... switch on both sides of the boot (if equipped) Be sure the boot is completely stored in the accessory delay mode. Installation of the vehicle and at the center. 51 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is recommended that the vehicle's engine is empty and ready to the quarter...
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.... Bring the vehicle to prevent draining the battery. 2. Push the two screws down into the windscreen panel of your vehicle. 52 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Raising the convertible top To raise the convertible top: 1. Driver Controls 2. To remove unfasten the snaps. ...4. It is recommended that the vehicle's engine is running when raising the top to a complete stop. Put the vehicle in the accessory delay mode...
.... Bring the vehicle to prevent draining the battery. 2. Push the two screws down into the windscreen panel of your vehicle. 52 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Raising the convertible top To raise the convertible top: 1. Driver Controls 2. To remove unfasten the snaps. ...4. It is recommended that the vehicle's engine is running when raising the top to a complete stop. Put the vehicle in the accessory delay mode...
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... once to open the trunk by using the dimmer control or • any door is turned to timeout in the 1 (LOCK), 2 (OFF) or 3 (ACCESSORY) position. 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)
... once to open the trunk by using the dimmer control or • any door is turned to timeout in the 1 (LOCK), 2 (OFF) or 3 (ACCESSORY) position. 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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...and injuries to work with a deploying airbag. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The more severe the crash, and the heavier the occupant, the greater the risk is provided. 96 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These particular belts are specifically designed to ... bag SRS is . The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of personal injury in a collision. The use accessory seat covers. All occupants of injury in an accident. The energy management safety belt is designed to give or release additional belt webbing in...
...and injuries to work with a deploying airbag. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The more severe the crash, and the heavier the occupant, the greater the risk is provided. 96 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These particular belts are specifically designed to ... bag SRS is . The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of personal injury in a collision. The use accessory seat covers. All occupants of injury in an accident. The energy management safety belt is designed to give or release additional belt webbing in...
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...manufacturer of your vehicle are available as shown. Locate the tether anchor at the bottom back of the passenger seat. 106 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety ...seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for information ...
...manufacturer of your vehicle are available as shown. Locate the tether anchor at the bottom back of the passenger seat. 106 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety ...seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for information ...
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...automatic transmission shift lever to operate while the engine is in the ignition and in this chapter. 138 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) RUN, all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field ...removal.) 4 2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories except the radio, convertible top control and the 5 power windows if accessory delay is controlled by the powertrain control system. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Warning lights illuminated. Driving ...
...automatic transmission shift lever to operate while the engine is in the ignition and in this chapter. 138 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) RUN, all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field ...removal.) 4 2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories except the radio, convertible top control and the 5 power windows if accessory delay is controlled by the powertrain control system. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Warning lights illuminated. Driving ...
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... runs faster to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 3. Before starting the vehicle: 1. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle in P (Park). 139 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not drive if you start the engine. For more instructions...
... runs faster to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 3. Before starting the vehicle: 1. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle in P (Park). 139 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not drive if you start the engine. For more instructions...
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... the positive (+) jumper cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 163 Roadside Emergencies may have firm and/or soft shifts. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay...
... the positive (+) jumper cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 163 Roadside Emergencies may have firm and/or soft shifts. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay...
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...to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can damage any exterior accessories, such as possible. if these substances come in reducing minor scratches and paint damage. • Wash the vehicle first. • Do... with plenty of water for best results. • Dry the vehicle with your dealer, or an equivalent quality product. 178 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WAXING Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to your vehicle every six months will assist in contact ...
...to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can damage any exterior accessories, such as possible. if these substances come in reducing minor scratches and paint damage. • Wash the vehicle first. • Do... with plenty of water for best results. • Dry the vehicle with your dealer, or an equivalent quality product. 178 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WAXING Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to your vehicle every six months will assist in contact ...
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...be attached at all times. You can cause personal injury. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by means of the same vented design. Therefore, ...battery has a cover/shield, make certain the battery cables are designed for your engine application. Maintenance and Specifications Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals. If you use the ...life of the battery clean and dry. Always provide proper ventilation. 189 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...be attached at all times. You can cause personal injury. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by means of the same vented design. Therefore, ...battery has a cover/shield, make certain the battery cables are designed for your engine application. Maintenance and Specifications Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals. If you use the ...life of the battery clean and dry. Always provide proper ventilation. 189 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of your vehicle may need to relearn its optimum shift feel. 190 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If acid is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from ...its adaptive strategy. Over time the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of children. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Avoid contact with water for at least one minute. 5. Run the ...
...working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of your vehicle may need to relearn its optimum shift feel. 190 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If acid is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from ...its adaptive strategy. Over time the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of children. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Avoid contact with water for at least one minute. 5. Run the ...
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...and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle (for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your foot on the brake pedal while driving may want to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance ...Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on the gas pedal. 204 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • ...
...and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle (for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your foot on the brake pedal while driving may want to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance ...Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on the gas pedal. 204 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • ...
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... 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) Accessories GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for details and a copy of the warranty. Contact your dealer for your vehicle through your...
... 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) Accessories GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for details and a copy of the warranty. Contact your dealer for your vehicle through your...
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...qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 220 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories Lifestyle Cargo organization and management Peace of mind First aid and safety kits Full vehicle covers ...maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian...
...qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 220 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories Lifestyle Cargo organization and management Peace of mind First aid and safety kits Full vehicle covers ...maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian...
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Index A Accessory delay ...40 Air bag supplemental restraint system ...88, 96 and child safety seats ...89 description ...88, 96 disposal ...98 driver air bag ...90, 97 indicator ... 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)
Index A Accessory delay ...40 Air bag supplemental restraint system ...88, 96 and child safety seats ...89 description ...88, 96 disposal ...98 driver air bag ...90, 97 indicator ... 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)
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...186 checking and adding ...186 dipstick ...186 filter, specifications ...188, 210 recommendations ...188 refill capacities ...211 specifications ...213, 215 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and Canada ...176 Getting roadside assistance ...151 Getting the service you need ...169 Ordering additional owner's literature ......171 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...174 222 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...42 Customer Assistance ...151 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...183 Ford Extended Service Plan ...175 Getting assistance outside the U.S.
...186 checking and adding ...186 dipstick ...186 filter, specifications ...188, 210 recommendations ...188 refill capacities ...211 specifications ...213, 215 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and Canada ...176 Getting roadside assistance ...151 Getting the service you need ...169 Ordering additional owner's literature ......171 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...174 222 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...42 Customer Assistance ...151 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...183 Ford Extended Service Plan ...175 Getting assistance outside the U.S.