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Owner's Manual - Page 48
... before you start the engine. Starting Your Thunderbird
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of the key in this position while the engine runs.
45 It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
... hot, sunny days, temperatures in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. The key should return to ON when you to test the brake warning light. Set the parking brake fully. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in P (Park) to people as well as animals.
46 If the driver's door is open while the key is still in a closed vehicle could accidentally...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start.
54 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. If you may have a different mechanical problem. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle.
4.
5.
6. Follow the directions under the vehicle again for leaking fuel.
If the button is already set, you do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
... the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your engine and restart. If the anti-lock brake light stays on each time you should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. The system turns on .
58 The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. If a malfunction is a normal part of the self-check feature. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... charged and that you turn the ignition to indicate the condition of these things happen, have the electrical system checked. Air Bag Readiness Light
The air bag system uses a readiness light to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the air bag system serviced at your battery is a problem with the system, two things...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
..., the Check Engine Warning Light (in .
63 Additions such as possible. This indicates a possible problem with one (1) second intervals while you turn the ignition key to ON, but it should turn the ignition to ON or if it means that the engine is turned on briefly when you are driving, have your vehicle towed in the cluster) is misfiring. Have...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
.... Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it is properly seated. After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and on the fourth engine start up cycle consists of fuel begins to have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
64 After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the fuel cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... door switch. These lights automatically turn off after 25 seconds or when you turn off
the courtesy lamp if that lamp has been turned on manually or by a clear water rinse. The inside lights will not turn the ignition key to clean the lens
87 Using the Automatic Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
The interior lights turn on when you lift the outside door handle on either front door...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... with clear water. Clock
The digital clock
1. When the desired hour appears, release the button. To set the hour, press and hold the M button.
These lamps are turned on the quarter trim panels. When the desired minute appears, release the button.
2.
89 Rear Seat Courtesy Lamps
Your vehicle has rear seat courtesy lamps which are activated when the interior lights are located...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
... front door from inside door handle.
101 Doors
Anti-theft front door lock knobs
Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to find out about standard and optional features. Features
Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your comfort, convenience and safety.
Read this chapter to prevent unlocking the door by pulling up on the inside the vehicle, pull on the lock knob...
Owner's Manual - Page 105
... locks, the controls to lock the doors are on a front inside door handle will override the power controls. If the power mechanism fails, the manual door locks will automatically override and release the front door lock. Pulling on the trim panel of the front door. The power locks on the driver's door
102
When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked...
Owner's Manual - Page 106
... lights automatically turn off if you have turned them on a programmed remote entry transmitter if your vehicle is open.
103 The inside lights will not turn off after 25 seconds or when you turn the ignition key to ON or ACC. Using the Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
The interior lights turn on when you lift the outside door handle on either front door...
Owner's Manual - Page 109
... arm the remaining portion of the system, follow steps 2-4. 2. NOTE: Be sure to arm the system. When the light goes out, the system is closed, and then goes out.
106 Remove the key from the ignition.
If the lock cylinder is forcibly removed, the anti-theft alarm system will trigger. Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK button to show that the alarm has been armed. The alarm indicator will come on for 30 seconds to show that the alarm is designed to work with the factory installed remote entry system. You can also arm the anti-theft system by following this sequence: 1. 2. 3. Remove key from ignition. It may not work with other remote entry systems.
107 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
... trunk lock cylinder is removed, or
NOTE: You can disarm the system by:
u unlocking a door with the key (turn the ignition
switch to the end of the remote
entry transmitter keypad
all the way to ON or ACC Triggering the alarm system The armed system will be triggered if:
u any door is forcibly
removed from the steering column.
108 u using the keyless entry unlock code on...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
... vehicle for each electrical part of your vehicle that use that meets Ford's Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number beginning with "2P" printed on the fluid container). Fuses, High Current Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Fuses (conventional and high...
Owner's Manual - Page 282
... off the ignition while your
vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which enables your expense by any automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to its emissions system.
u Do not push start your vehicle and to
280 RWARNING Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of the emissions control devices or systems in the Maintenance
Schedule and...
Owner's Manual - Page 283
... permitted to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Please consult your vehicle or engine. If other dry ground cover. In some of the United States and in Canada, vehicle owners may be equivalent to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working properly. Do not make any unauthorized changes to reach the exhaust system can...
Owner's Manual - Page 306
..., 150 Catalytic converter ...280 CD player (see Electronic sound system) ...131 Chains, tires ...255 Changing a tire ...191 Charging system gauge ...69 Charging system warning light ...60 Child safety restraints ...25 child safety belts ...43 child safety seats ...27 Child safety seats and air bags ...20, 27 automatic locking mode (retractor) ...29 in front seat ...29 in rear outboard seat ...35...
Owner's Manual - Page 309
... . . Emission control system, catalytic converter ...Engine check engine warning light . . Emergency brake (parking brake) . fuel pump shut-off switch ...preparing to start ...fuel injected engine, starting after a collision ...storing your vehicle ...Engine block heater ...Engine coolant checking and adding ...checking hoses ...disposal ...low coolant warning light ...preparing for...
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