User manual FORD THUNDERBIRD-2003

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD 16 16 Climate Controls Electronic automatic temperature control 21 21 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 26 26 29 29 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 37 37 38 39 40 41 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 57 57 57 60 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 68 68 72 81 92 1 Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 104 104 107 108 110 116 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 118 118 119 119 120 129 133 139 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 140 148 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 149 155 156 157 160 167 178 183 184 186 2 Table of Contents Accessories Index 191 193 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor point. For information on using tether straps with the child safety seats, refer to Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch and Attaching child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. A LATCH system for child seat installation has been provided in your vehicle at the following location: 102 Seating and Safety Restraints The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the passenger seat between the cushion and seat back. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install safety seats with LATCH attachments. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the seat when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without raising the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the front of the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Each time you use the child seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors for child seat installation and tether anchors. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 103 Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. (The 2 steering wheel will not lock after 1 3 key removal. ) 4 2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories except the radio, convertible top control and the 5 power windows if accessory delay is active. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed. When the key is in the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 3. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. RUN, all electrical circuits operational. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. [. . . ] VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR X XX XXX X XX X XXXX UPC F85B-1520472-AB 189 Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. ) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped). 190 Accessories FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. [. . . ]