2005 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 140

Driving • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2 1 3 4 5 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. light may not illuminate. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2. Turn the key to 5 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 2 1 3 4 5 Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and heater/defroster performance. Use of an engine block heater is 140 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)