Table Of Contents - Ford 2002 Thunderbird Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
California Proposition 65 Warning4
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Vehicle Symbol Glossary6
Instrument Cluster8
Warning And Control Lights8
Check Engine8
Check Fuel Cap9
Brake System Warning9
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)10
Transmission Prndl Indicator10
Air Bag Readiness10
Safety Belt11
Engine Coolant Temperature11
Engine Oil Pressure11
Charging System11
Low Fuel12
Speed Control12
Low Washer Fluid12
Turn Signal12
Door Ajar13
Safety Belt Warning Chime13
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime13
Headlamps On Warning Chime13
Gauges14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14
Fuel Gauge15
Speedometer15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Entertainment Systems16
Am/Fm Stereo In Dash Six Cd Radio16
Volume/Power Control16
Speed Sensitive Volume17
Am/Fm Select17
Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode17
Am/Fm Select In Cd Mode17
Tune Adjust In Radio Mode18
Disc Adjust For Cd Mode18
Seek Function In Radio Mode18
Seek Function In Cd Mode18
Scan Function In Radio Mode19
Scan Function In Cd Mode19
Radio Station Memory Preset19
Setting Memory Preset Stations19
Starting Autostore20
Cd Select20
Display Description21
Load21
Auto Load21
Eject22
Auto Eject22
Rewind22
Fast Forward22
Shuffle Feature23
Compression Feature23
Bass Adjust23
Treble Adjust23
Speaker Balance Adjust24
Speaker Fade Adjust24
Menu Mode24
Radio Data System (Rds) Feature25
To Activate Rds25
Rds Features25
Traffic Announcements25
Program Type26
Show26
Digital Signal Processing26
Mute Mode27
Setting The Clock27
Cleaning Compact Discs28
Cd Care28
Radio Frequency Information28
Radio Reception Factors29
Audio System Warranties And Service29
Climate Controls30
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (Datc) System30
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control30
Turning The Datc System On, Single Zone Control31
Turning The Datc System On, Dual Zone Control32
Turning The System Off32
Datc Automatic Operation32
Datc System Auto Temperature Balance33
Driver Side Temperature Selection34
Passenger Side Temperature Selection35
Temperature Conversion35
Fan Speed35
A/C Control36
Recirculation Control36
Manual Override Controls37
Airflow Direction Control38
Turn Datc Off38
Electric Window Heaters39
Displaying Outside Temperature39
Operating Tips40
Rear Window Defroster42
Cabin Air Filter42
Lights43
Master Lighting Switch43
Autolamp Control43
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)43
Panel Dimmer Control44
High Beams44
Flash To Pass44
Headlamp Vertical Aim Adjustment45
Turn Signal Control46
Interior Lamps46
Map Lamps46
Headlamps46
Bulb Replacement46
Using The Right Bulbs47
Interior Bulbs47
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs48
To Install The New Bulb49
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs50
Replacing Front/Rear Side Marker Bulbs51
Replacing Supplemental Parking Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)51
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs52
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs53
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Assembly53
Driver Controls54
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control54
Speed Dependent Wipers54
Changing The Wiper Blades55
Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column55
Steering Wheel Adjustment55
Auxiliary Power Point56
Power Windows56
One Touch Down57
Accessory Delay57
Short Drop Glass57
Power Side View Mirrors58
Lockable And Electronic Trunk Remote Control59
To Turn Speed Control On59
To Turn Speed Control Off60
To Set A Speed60
To Set A Higher Set Speed61
To Set A Lower Set Speed61
To Disengage Speed Control62
Steering Wheel Controls63
To Return To A Previously Set Speed63
Indicator Light63
Audio Control Features63
Convertible64
Lowering The Convertible Top64
Installation Of The Tonneau Cover65
Raising The Convertible Top66
Prolonged Storage68
Convertible Top And Padded Molding Care68
Removable Top69
Installing The Removable Top69
Removing The Top72
Removable Top Storage Rack72
Center Console75
Positive Retention Floor Mat75
Locks And Security76
Keys76
Power Door Locks76
Interior Luggage Compartment Release76
Remote Entry System77
Anti-Theft System77
Locking The Doors78
Unlocking The Doors79
Opening The Trunk79
Activating The Personal Alarm79
Replacing The Battery80
Replacing Lost Transmitters80
Reprogramming Transmitters81
Illuminated Entry81
Autolock/Relock81
Relock82
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock/Relock Feature82
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System82
Theft Indicator82
Automatic Arming83
Automatic Disarming83
Key Information83
Programming Spare Keys84
Perimeter Alarm System85
Arming The System86
Disarming The System86
Seating And Safety Restraints87
Adjustable Head Restraints (If Equipped)87
Using The Manual Lumbar Support88
Using The Manual Recline Function (If Equipped)88
Adjusting the Driver's Power Seat88
Adjusting the Passenger's Power Seat89
Safety Restraints Precautions90
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts91
Energy Management Feature92
Vehicle Sensitive Mode93
Automatic Locking Mode93
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode93
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode94
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode94
Safety Belt Pretensioner95
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime95
Conditions Of Operation96
Beltminder96
One Time Disable98
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature98
Safety Belt Extension Assembly99
Safety Belt Maintenance99
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)100
Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions101
Children And Air Bags102
How Does The Safety Belt Pretensioner And Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?102
Determining If The System Is Operational104
Passenger Front And Side Air Bag On/Off Switch105
Turning The Passenger Front And Side Air Bags Off105
Turning The Front And Side Passenger Air Bags Back On105
Nhtsa Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)107
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)108
Side Air Bag System109
How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?111
Safety Restraints For Children113
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles113
Important Child Restraint Precautions113
Children And Safety Belts113
Child Booster Seats114
When Children Should Use Booster Seats114
Types Of Booster Seats115
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts115
Safety Seats For Children116
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats116
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps120
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Lower Anchor And Tethers For Children (Latch) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors123
Driving125
Starting125
Positions Of The Ignition125
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle125
Important Safety Precautions126
Starting The Engine127
Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)128
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes128
Brakes129
Important Ventilating Information129
Abs Warning Lamp130
Using Abs130
Traction Control131
Parking Brake131
Steering133
Automatic Transmission Operation133
Speed Sensitive Steering133
Brake-Shift Interlock133
Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission134
Understanding Gearshift Positions135
P (Park)135
R (Reverse)136
N (Neutral)136
Drive 5 (Overdrive)137
Drive 4 (Drive)137
Driving Through Water139
Vehicle Loading139
Trailer Towing141
Preparing To Tow142
Hitches142
Safety Chains142
Trailer Brakes142
Trailer Lamps143
Driving While You Tow143
Servicing After Towing143
Trailer Towing Tips143
Recreational Towing144
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat144
All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicles144
Roadside Emergencies145
Getting Roadside Assistance145
Using Roadside Assistance145
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch146
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty146
Hazard Flasher Switch146
Fuses And Relays147
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color148
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel148
Front Power Distribution Box151
Rear Power Distribution Box154
High-Current Fuses155
Changing Tires156
Temporary Spare Tire Information156
Tire Change Procedure157
Anti-Theft Lug Nuts (If Equipped)160
Jump Starting161
To Remove The Anti-Theft Lug Nut161
Connecting The Jumper Cables162
Removing The Jumper Cables164
Wrecker Towing167
Customer Assistance168
Ford Extended Service Plan170
The Dispute Settlement Board171
What Kinds Of Cases Does The Board Review?171
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)177
Cleaning178
Washing The Exterior178
Waxing178
Paint Chips179
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers179
Engine179
Plastic Exterior Parts180
Windows And Wiper Blades180
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens181
Convertible Top And Padded Molding181
Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags181
Interior Cleaning182
Leather Sears182
Underbody182
Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Car Care Products183
Maintenance And Specifications184
Service Recommendations184
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle184
Working With The Engine Off184
Opening The Hood185
Working With The Engine On185
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment186
3.9L–4V V8 Engine186
Checking The Engine Oil187
Adding Engine Oil188
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations189
Battery190
Checking Engine Coolant192
Adding Engine Coolant193
Recycled Engine Coolant196
Coolant Refill Capacity196
Severe Climates196
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling197
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works197
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated197
Checking And Adding Engine Cooling Fan Hydraulic Fluid198
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels199
Fuel Information199
Fuel Filler Cap201
Choosing The Right Fuel201
Octane Recommendations202
Fuel Quality202
Cleaner Air202
Running Out Of Fuel203
Fuel Filter203
Measuring Techniques203
Filling The Tank203
Calculating Fuel Economy204
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits205
Epa Window Sticker206
Emission Control System206
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing207
Power Steering Fluid208
Checking And Adding Brake Fluid209
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid210
Air Filter Maintenance210
Changing The Air Filter Element211
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading212
Treadwear213
Traction Aa A B C213
Temperature A B C213
Servicing Your Tires214
Checking The Tire Pressure214
Tire Rotation214
Snow Tires And Chains215
Replacing The Tires215
Motorcraft Part Numbers216
Refill Capacities216
Lubricant Specifications218
Engine Data220
Vehicle Dimensions220
Identifying Your Vehicle221
Certification Label221
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)222
Engine Number222
Accessories223
Vehicle Security223
Comfort And Convenience223
Protection And Appearance Equipment223
Index225