2005 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 72
2005 Ford Thunderbird Manual
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Locks and Security • The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys (or three keys, if the valet feature is available). Only a coded key will start your vehicle. Spare coded keys may be purchased from an authorized Ford dealer. An authorized Ford dealer can also program your coded key, or you can do it yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys in this chapter. The following items may prevent the vehicle from starting: • Large metallic objects. • Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items. • A second key on the same key ring as the coded key. If any of these items are present, you need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects cannot damage the coded key, but may cause a momentary "no start" condition if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Ford coded key. If your keys are lost or stolen, you will need to do the following: • Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle towed to an authorized Ford dealer or a locksmith. The key codes will need to be erased from your vehicle and new codes will need to be re-coded. Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience. The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the wrong coded key may lead to a "no start" condition. If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition, it will cause a "no start" condition. 72 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)