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Ford Thunderbird 2004 Owner's Manual

Ford Thunderbird 2004 Owner's Manual (217 pages)

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.96 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
Instrument Cluster

10
- Check Fuel Cap
  10
- Emission System/Check Engine
  10
- The Check Engine
  10
- Warning and Control Lights
  10
  - Warning Lights and Chimes
    10
  - Air Bag Readiness
    11
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    11
  - Brake System Warning Light
    11
  - Safety Belt
    11
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    12
  - Engine Oil Pressure
    12
  - Traction Control
    12
  - Transmission PRNDL Indicator
    12
  - Bulb Warning
    13
  - Door Ajar
    13
  - Low Washer Fluid
    13
  - Turn Signal
    13
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    14
- Gauges
  14
  - Speedometer
    14
  - Fuel Gauge
    15
  - Odometer
    15
  - Tachometer
    15
  - Trip Odometer
    15
Entertainment Systems

16
- AM/FM Stereo with CD
  16
Climate Controls

22
Lights

27
- Autolamp Control
  27
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Canada Only)
  27
- Headlamps
  27
  - Master Lighting Switch
    27
  - Flash to Pass
    28
  - High Beams
    28
  - Panel Dimmer Control
    28
  - Headlamp Vertical Aim Adjustment
    29
- Bulb Replacement
  30
  - Interior Lamps
    30
  - Reading and Dome Lamps
    30
  - Replacing Exterior Bulbs
    30
- Turn Signal Control
  30
Driver Controls

38
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  38
- Multi-Function Lever
  38
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
  38
  - Auxiliary Power Point
    39
  - Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column
    39
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  39
  - Accessory Delay
    40
  - One Touch down
    40
- Power Windows
  40
  - Short Drop Glass
    40
  - Lockable and Electronic Trunk Remote Control
    41
  - Power Side View Mirrors
    41
  - Visor Mirror
    41
  - Setting Speed Control
    42
- Speed Control
  42
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    43
  - Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
    44
  - Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
    44
  - Audio Control Features
    45
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    45
  - Turning off Speed Control
    45
  - Homelink Wireless Control System
    46
  - Programming
    47
  - Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
    48
  - Erasing Homelink Buttons
    49
  - Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
    49
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    49
  - Convertible
    50
  - Lowering the Convertible Top
    50
  - Installation of the Tonneau Cover
    51
  - Raising the Convertible Top
    52
  - Prolonged Storage
    53
  - Convertible Top and Padded Molding Care
    54
  - Installing the Removable Top
    54
  - Removable Top
    54
  - Removable Top Storage Rack
    58
  - Cell Phone Use
    60
  - Center Console
    60
  - Positive Retention Floor Mat
    60
Locks and Security

61
- Keys
  61
  - Power Door Locks
    61
  - Interior Luggage Compartment Release
    62
  - Locking the Doors
    62
  - Remote Entry System
    63
- Anti-Theft System
  64
  - Opening the Trunk
    65
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    65
  - Replacing the Battery
    65
  - Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
    66
  - To Replace the Battery
    66
  - How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
    67
  - Illuminated Entry
    67
  - Autolock
    68
  - Relock
    68
  - Deactivating/Activating Autolock
    68
  - Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
    68
  - Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
    69
  - Theft Indicator
    69
  - Automatic Arming
    69
  - Automatic Disarming
    70
  - Key Information
    70
  - Programming Spare Keys
    71
  - Perimeter Alarm System
    72
  - Arming the System
    72
  - Disarming the System
    72
  - Triggering the Anti-Theft System
    72
Seating and Safety Restraints

73
Driving

109
- Starting
  109
  - Positions of the Ignition
    109
  - Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
    109
  - Important Safety Precautions
    110
  - Starting the Engine
    111
  - Using the Engine Block Heater
    112
  - Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
    112
- Brakes
  112
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    112
  - Using ABS
    113
  - Parking Brake
    113
- Traction Control/Advancetrac
  113
  - Steering
    114
  - Speed Sensitive Steering
    115
  - Brake-Shift Interlock
    115
- Transmission Operation
  115
  - Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
    116
  - Understanding Gearshift Positions
    118
  - Automatic Shift Mode
    119
  - Manual Shift Mode
    119
  - + and - Position Operation
    119
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    120
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
    120
  - Driving through Water
    121
  - Vehicle Loading – with and Without a Trailer
    121
  - Base Curb Weight
    121
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    121
- Trailer Towing
  124
- Recreational Towing (All Wheels on the Ground)
  124
Roadside Emergencies

125
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  125
- Hazard Flasher Switch
  126
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  127
- Fuses and Relays
  127
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    128
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
    128
  - Fuses
    129
  - Front Power Distribution Box
    131
  - High-Current Fuses
    132
  - Rear Power Distribution Box
    134
  - Changing the Tires
    136
  - Temporary Spare Tire Information
    136
  - Tire Change Procedure
    137
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
    141
  - Jump Starting Your Vehicle
    141
  - Preparing Your Vehicle
    141
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    142
  - Jump Starting
    144
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    145
- Wrecker Towing
  147
Customer Assistance

148
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  156
Cleaning

157
- Washing the Exterior
  157
- Waxing
  157
- Paint Chips
  158
- Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
  158
- Engine
  158
- Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
  159
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  159
- Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
  160
- Interior Trim
  160
- Convertible Top and Padded Molding
  160
- Interior
  161
- Leather Seats
  161
- Underbody
  161
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Car Care Products
  162
Maintenance and Specifications

163
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  163
- Service Recommendations
  163
- Working with the Engine off
  163
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  164
- Opening the Hood
  164
- Checking the Engine Oil
  165
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  165
- Adding Engine Oil
  166
- Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
  167
- Battery
  168
  - Checking Engine Coolant
    170
  - Adding Engine Coolant
    171
  - Recycled Engine Coolant
    173
  - Coolant Refill Capacity
    174
  - How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
    174
  - Severe Climates
    174
  - What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
    174
- Fuel Information
  175
  - What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
    175
  - When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
    175
  - Fuel Filler Cap
    177
  - Choosing the Right Fuel
    178
  - Octane Recommendations
    178
  - Cleaner Air
    179
  - Fuel Filter
    179
  - Fuel Quality
    179
  - Running out of Fuel
    179
  - Calculating Fuel Economy
    180
  - Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
    180
  - Filling the Tank
    180
  - Measuring Techniques
    180
  - Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
    181
  - Habits
    181
  - EPA Window Sticker
    182
  - Emission Control System
    183
  - On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    184
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    184
  - Power Steering Fluid
    185
  - Air Filter Maintenance
    186
  - Brake Fluid Reservoir
    186
  - Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
    186
  - Changing the Air Filter Element
    187
  - Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    188
  - Temperature a B C
    189
  - Traction AA a B C
    189
  - Treadwear
    189
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    190
  - Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    191
  - Information on “P” Type Tires
    191
  - Information on “T” Type Tires
    195
  - Location of the Tire Label
    195
  - Tire Care
    195
  - Tire Inflation Pressure
    195
  - Tire and Wheel Alignment
    197
  - Tire Rotation
    197
  - Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
    198
  - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
    198
  - Safety Practices
    199
  - Tire Wear
    199
  - Highway Hazards
    200
  - Snow Tires and Chains
    200
  - Motorcraft Part Numbers
    201
- Refill Capacities
  201
- Lubricant Specifications
  203
  - Engine Data
    205
  - Vehicle Dimensions
    205
  - Certification Label
    206
  - Identifying Your Vehicle
    206
  - Engine Number
    207
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    207
  - Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
    208
  - Truck Application
    208
  - Passenger Car Application
    209
Accessories

210
Index

212

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Ford Thunderbird 2004 Owner's Manual

Ford Thunderbird 2004 Owner's Manual (224 pages)

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.12 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
- Vehicle Symbol Glossary
  8
Instrument Cluster

10
- Warning and Control Lights
  10
- The Check Engine
  10
- Gauges
  14
Entertainment Systems

16
- AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
  16
Climate Controls

22
- Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
  22
- Rear Window Defroster
  25
Lights

27
- Headlamps
  27
- Turn Signal Control
  30
- Bulb Replacement
  30
Driver Controls

38
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
  38
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  39
- Power Windows
  40
- Mirrors
  41
- Speed Control
  42
Locks and Security

61
- Keys
  61
- Locks
  61
- Anti-Theft System
  64
Seating and Safety Restraints

73
- Seating
  73
- Safety Restraints
  76
- Air Bags
  86
- Child Restraints
  96
Driving

108
- Starting
  108
- Brakes
  111
- Traction Control/Advancetrac
  113
- Transmission Operation
  114
- Vehicle Loading
  121
- Trailer Towing
  124
- Recreational Towing
  124
Roadside Emergencies

125
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  125
- Hazard Flasher Switch
  126
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  126
- Fuses and Relays
  127
- Rear Power Distribution Box
  134
- Changing Tires
  136
- Jump Starting
  142
- Wrecker Towing
  148
Customer Assistance

149
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  157
Cleaning

158
Maintenance and Specifications

164
- Engine Compartment
  166
- Engine Oil
  167
- Battery
  170
- Fuel Information
  177
- Air Filter(S)
  188
- Tire Information
  192
- Part Numbers
  204
- Refill Capacities
  205
- Lubricant Specifications
  207
- Certification Label
  210
Accessories

214
Index

216

Ford Thunderbird 2004 Owner's Manual

Ford Thunderbird 2004 Owner's Manual (224 pages)

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.12 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
- Vehicle Symbol Glossary
  8
Instrument Cluster

10
- Warning and Control Lights
  10
- The Check Engine
  10
- Gauges
  14
Entertainment Systems

16
- AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
  16
Climate Controls

22
- Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
  22
- Rear Window Defroster
  25
Lights

27
- Headlamps
  27
- Turn Signal Control
  30
- Bulb Replacement
  30
Driver Controls

38
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
  38
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  39
- Power Windows
  40
- Mirrors
  41
- Speed Control
  42
Locks and Security

61
- Keys
  61
- Locks
  61
- Anti-Theft System
  64
Seating and Safety Restraints

73
- Seating
  73
- Safety Restraints
  76
- Air Bags
  86
- Child Restraints
  96
Driving

108
- Starting
  108
- Brakes
  111
- Traction Control/Advancetrac
  113
- Transmission Operation
  114
- Vehicle Loading
  121
- Trailer Towing
  124
- Recreational Towing
  124
Roadside Emergencies

125
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  125
- Hazard Flasher Switch
  126
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  126
- Fuses and Relays
  127
- Rear Power Distribution Box
  134
- Changing Tires
  136
- Jump Starting
  142
- Wrecker Towing
  148
Customer Assistance

149
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  157
Cleaning

158
Maintenance and Specifications

164
- Engine Compartment
  166
- Engine Oil
  167
- Battery
  170
- Fuel Information
  177
- Air Filter(S)
  188
- Tire Information
  192
- Part Numbers
  204
- Refill Capacities
  205
- Lubricant Specifications
  207
- Certification Label
  210
Accessories

214
Index

216

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