2004 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 47

Driver Controls purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink௡ buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section. Programming Do not program HomeLink௡ with the vehicle parked in the garage. Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or "ACC") position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink௡. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink௡ for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons releasing only when the amber light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not repeat step one to program additional hand-held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLink௡ buttons. This will erase previously programmed hand-held transmitter signals into HomeLink௡. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 2-8 cm (1-3 inches) away from the HomeLink௡ button you wish to program (located on the header trim) while keeping the amber light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink௡ and hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator and Canadian Programming" section for Canadian residents. 4. The amber light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both buttons when the amber light flashes rapidly. (The rapid flashing light indicates acceptance of the hand-held transmitters' radio frequency signals.) 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink௡ button and observe the amber light. If the light is a constant amber, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink௡ button is pressed 47 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)