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Instrument Cluster Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Transmission PRNDL indicator: Displays the gearshift positions. If an "E" character is displayed or flashing, this indicates a transmission malfunction, contact your dealer immediately. Operating the transmission with the "E" character illuminated may cause additional damage to the transmission. Traction Control௢ active: Illuminates when the Traction Control௢ is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated. 12 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	16
AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE READY AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO	16
RADIO FREQUENCIES	20
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	20
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	20
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	21
Climate Controls	22
DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEATC) SYSTEM	22
OPERATING TIPS	24
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	25
CABIN AIR FILTER	26
Lights	27
MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH	27
Autolamp control	27
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (Canada Only)	27
High beams	28
Flash to pass	28
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	28
HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT	29
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	30
INTERIOR LAMPS	30
Reading and dome lamps	30
BULB REPLACEMENT	30
Headlamp Condensation	30
Replacing exterior bulbs	30
Using the right bulbs	31
Interior bulbs	31
Replacing headlamp bulbs	32
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	34
Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs	35
Replacing supplemental parking lamp bulbs (if equipped)	35
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	36
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	37
Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly	37
Driver Controls	38
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	38
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	38
POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN	39
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	39
POWER WINDOWS	40
One touch down	40
Accessory delay	40
Short drop glass	41
VISOR MIRROR	41
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS	41
LOCKABLE AND ELECTRONIC TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL	42
SPEED CONTROL	42
Setting speed control	43
Resuming a set speed	44
Increasing speed while using speed control	44
Reducing speed while using speed control	44
Turning off speed control	45
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	45
Audio control features	45
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM	46
Programming	47
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	49
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	49
Erasing HomeLink buttons	50
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	50
CONVERTIBLE	50
Lowering the convertible top	50
Installation of the boot (if equipped)	51
Raising the convertible top	52
Prolonged storage	54
Convertible top and padded molding care	54
REMOVABLE TOP (IF EQUIPPED)	54
Installing the removable top	55
Removing the top	58
Removable top storage rack	58
CELL PHONE USE	61
CENTER CONSOLE	61
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	62
Locks and Security	63
KEYS	63
POWER DOOR LOCKS	63
Smart locks	63
Door key unlocking/locking	63
Unlocking the doors	63
Locking the doors	64
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	64
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	65
Locking the doors	66
Unlocking the doors	66
Opening the trunk	67
Sounding a panic alarm	67
Replacing the battery	67
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	68
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	68
Illuminated entry	69
Autolock	70
Relock	70
Deactivating/activating autolock	70
Power door unlock/lock procedure	70
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	71
Theft indicator	71
Automatic arming	71
Automatic disarming	71
Key information	72
Programming spare keys	73
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	74
************	74
Arming the system	74
Disarming the system	74
Triggering the anti-theft system	74
Seating and Safety Restraints	75
SEATING	75
Adjustable head restraints	75
Using the manual lumbar support	76
Using the manual recline function	76
Adjusting the driver’s power seat	76
Adjusting the passenger’s power seat	78
Heated seats (if equipped)	78
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	78
Safety restraints precautions	78
Combination lap and shoulder belts	79
Energy Management Feature	80
Vehicle sensitive mode	80
Automatic locking mode	81
How to use the automatic locking mode	81
When to use the automatic locking mode	82
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	82
Safety belt pretensioner	82
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	83
Conditions of operation	83
BeltMinder	83
One time disable	86
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	86
Safety belt extension assembly	87
Safety belt maintenance	87
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	88
Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions	88
Children and air bags	89
How does the safety belt pretensioner and air bag supplemental restraint system work?	90
Determining if the system is operational	91
Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch	92
Turning the passenger front and side air bags off	92
Turning the front and side passenger air bags back on	92
NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)	94
Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only)	95
Side air bag system	96
How does the side air bag system work?	97
Determining if the system is operational	98
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	98
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	98
Important child restraint precautions	99
Children and safety belts	99
Child booster seats	99
Types of booster seats	100
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	102
Child and infant or child safety seats	102
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	103
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	106
Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children (LATCH) attachments for child seat anchors	108
Tires, Wheels and Loading	110
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	110
Treadwear	110
Traction AA A B C	110
Temperature A B C	111
TIRES	111
Glossary of tire terminology	111
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	112
Inspecting your tires	112
Inflating your tires	113
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	114
CHANGING THE TIRES	115
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information	115
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	116
Tire change procedure	117
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	120
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	121
Information on “P” type tires	121
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	124
Information on “T” type tires	125
Location of the tire label	125
TIRE CARE	126
Tire wear	126
Safety practices	127
Highway hazards	127
Tire and wheel alignment	127
Tire rotation	128
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	130
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	130
TRAILER TOWING	137
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	137
Driving	138
STARTING	138
Positions of the ignition	138
Preparing to start your vehicle	138
Important safety precautions	139
Starting the engine	140
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	140
Guarding against exhaust fumes	141
Important ventilating information	141
BRAKES	141
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	141
ABS warning lamp	142
Using ABS	142
Parking brake	142
TRACTION CONTROL	143
STEERING	144
Speed sensitive steering	144
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	144
Brake-shift interlock	144
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission	146
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission with the Select Shift Transmission (SST) shifter (if equipped)	148
Understanding gearshift positions	148
Automatic shift mode	148
Manual shift mode	149
+ and - position operation	149
Recommended shift speeds	150
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	150
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	150
Roadside Emergencies	151
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	151
Using roadside assistance	151
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	152
HAZARD FLASHER	152
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	152
FUSES AND RELAYS	153
Fuses	153
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	154
Passenger compartment fuse panel	154
Front power distribution box	157
Rear power distribution box	160
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	162
Preparing your vehicle	162
Connecting the jumper cables	163
Jump starting	165
Removing the jumper cables	166
WRECKER TOWING	168
Customer Assistance	169
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	169
At home	169
Away from home	169
Additional Assistance	170
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	171
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	171
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	172
Board membership	172
What the Board needs	173
Oral presentations	173
Making a decision	174
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	174
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	174
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	175
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	176
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	176
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	177
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	177
Cleaning	178
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	178
WAXING	178
PAINT CHIPS	179
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	179
ENGINE	179
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	180
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	180
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	181
INTERIOR TRIM	181
CONVERTIBLE TOP AND PADDED MOLDING	181
INTERIOR	182
LEATHER SEATS	182
UNDERBODY	182
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	183
Maintenance and Specifications	184
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	184
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	184
Working with the engine off	184
Working with the engine on	184
OPENING THE HOOD	185
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	185
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	186
ENGINE OIL	186
Checking the engine oil	186
Adding engine oil	187
Engine oil and filter recommendations	188
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	188
BATTERY	189
ENGINE COOLANT	191
Checking engine coolant	191
Adding engine coolant	192
Recycled engine coolant	194
Coolant refill capacity	195
Severe climates	195
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	196
How fail-safe cooling works	196
When fail-safe mode is activated	196
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	197
Important safety precautions	197
Refueling	199
Fuel Filler Cap	199
Choosing the right fuel	200
Octane recommendations	200
Fuel quality	201
Cleaner air	201
Running out of fuel	201
Fuel Filter	201
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	202
Measuring techniques	202
Filling the tank	202
Calculating fuel economy	203
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	203
Habits	203
Maintenance	204
Conditions	204
EPA window sticker	205
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	205
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	206
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	206
POWER STEERING FLUID	207
BRAKE FLUID	208
TRANSMISSION FLUID	208
Checking automatic transmission fluid	208
AIR FILTER	208
Air filter	209
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	210
REFILL CAPACITIES	211
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	213
ENGINE DATA	215
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	215
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	216
Certification label	216
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	217
Engine number	217
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	218
Accessories	219
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	219
Exterior style	219
Interior style	219
Lifestyle	220
Peace of mind	220