key FORD THUNDERBIRD 2002 11.G User Guide

2. Using the mounting key, loosen
the two screws at the front of the
top. The two screws remain
undetachable in the windscreen
panel of your vehicle.
3. Undo the locking levers at the
rear right and left sides of the
vehicle. Rotate the levers rearward
while applying a slight upward force
to the top.
4. With the aid of a second person, lift the top off the vehicle and store it
as described inRemovable top storagein the chapter.
Removable top storage rack
It is recommended that you prepare the storage rack prior to removing
the top from the vehicle.
1. Remove the storage rack from the package and place the bumper end
of the uprights on the floor with the wheels facing you.
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8. Place the removable top on the
storage rack. Make sure the rear
edge of the removable top rests on
the rubber bumpers of the rack legs.
This prevents damage to the painted
edge and the weatherstrips.
9. Buckle and tighten the retaining
strap and unlock the cart wheels
before moving the top and cart.
To unlock the wheels, pull up on the
lower portion of the plastic tab
located on the tip of each wheel.
Place the mounting key in a safe place to use again.
Keep your removable top clean by placing the provided cover over it.
If you plan to drive with the covertible top down, ensure all the snaps on
the covertible top tonneau cover are fastened and that the rear of the
cover is firmly tucked before driving. Refer toInstallation of the
tonneau coverin theConvertiblesection.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your
vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second
key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLockyPassive
Anti-Theft Systemfor more
information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press the top of the control to
unlock all doors and the bottom to
lock all doors.
When the vehicle is armed the
power door locks and remote trunk
release control are disabled. These
will not work until the vehicle is
disarmed.
Smart locks
With the key in the ignition, and the driver's door open, the doors cannot
be locked using the driver's power door lock switches. If this is
attempted, both doors will lock, then the driver's door will immediately
unlock.
The vehicle can still be locked. with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, operating the remote entry transmitter,
or locking the drivers door with the a key.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from the inside, pull the
illuminated ªTº shaped handle and
push up on the trunk lid. The
material that the handle is made of
will glow for hours in the darkness
of the luggage compartment
following brief exposure to ambient
light.
The ªTº shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys out of a
child's reach. Unsupervised
children could lock themselves in
an open trunk and risk injury.
Children should be taught not to
play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Your remote entry system contains two remote transmitters which
provide remote control of several features. Each remote transmitter will
allow you to:
²unlock the vehicle doors without a key
²lock all the vehicle doors without a key
²open the trunk without a key
²activate the personal alarm
²arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system
²operate the illuminated entry feature
The remote transmitter features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF or ACC positions. The remote transmitter features also operate if
the ignition is in the RUN position and the gear shift is in P (Park). The
personal alarm feature, however, will not operate when the ignition is in
the RUN position.
When the vehicle is armed the power door locks and remote trunk
release control are disabled. These will not work until the vehicle is
disarmed.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
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Activating the personal alarm
Press this control to turn on the
personal alarm.
Press the control a second time to
turn off the personal alarm. The
personal alarm will also turn off if
the remote transmitter unlock
control is pressed, or if the ignition
switch is turned out of the OFF
position, or after 2±3 minutes of
operation.
Replacing the battery
The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery in the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter to
become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should
operate normally after battery replacement.
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Replacing lost transmitters
If a remote transmitter has been lost
and you would like to remove it
from the vehicle's memory or you
would like to purchase additional
transmitters for your vehicle (up to
four may be programmed into
memory), takeallyour vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer for
programming or perform the
reprogramming procedure yourself.
Reprogramming transmitters
It will be necessary to reprogramallthe transmitters to the vehicle at
the same time while performing this procedure.
To program the transmitter yourself:
1. To reprogram the transmitters
yourself, place the key in the
ignition and turn from (2) OFF
to (4) RUN and cycle between
(4) RUN and (2) OFF eight times in
rapid succession (within 10
seconds) ending in the (4) RUN
position.
2. After doors lock/unlock, press any
control on all transmitters (up to four). With each control press of the
transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm
programming. When completed, turn the ignition to (2) OFF.
3. The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm
completion of programming.
Illuminated entry
The illuminated entry feature will automatically turn on the interior
lamps when the remote transmitter unlock control is pressed.
The illuminated entry feature will automatically turn off the interior
lamps if the ignition switch is turned out of the OFF position, or if the
remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or after 25 seconds of
illumination.
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The interior lamps will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the instrument panel dimmer control
switch or
²any door is open
The battery saver will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed even if the dimmer control switch is on.
Autolock/Relock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
²all doors are closed
²the engine is running
²you shift out of P (Park).
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
²the passenger's door is opened then closed while the engine is running
and
²you put the vehicle in motion.
Deactivating/activating the autolock/relock feature
Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and
all vehicle doors are closed.
You must complete steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. Wait 30 seconds before repeating the procedure.
1. Turn the ignition key to RUN.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to RUN. The horn will chirp to indicate that
you have entered the programming mode.
6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the
procedure is complete.
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SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed immediately
after switching the ignition to the
2 (OFF) position.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with acoded keydisarms
the vehicle. The
THEFTlight will illuminate for three seconds and then
go out. If theTHEFTlight stays on for an extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a
qualified technician.
Key information
Your vehicle is supplied withtwo
coded keys.Only acoded keywill
start your vehicle.
Spare coded keys can be purchased
from your dealership. Your
dealership can program your key or
you can ªdo it yourselfº, refer to
Programming spare keys.
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Large metallic objects, electronic
devices on the key chain that can be
used to purchase gasoline or similar
items, or a second key on the same
key ring as thecoded keymay
cause vehicle starting issues. If
present, you need to keep these
objects from touching thecoded
keywhile starting the engine. These
objects and devices cannot damage
thecoded key,, but can cause a
momentary issue if they are too
close to the key during engine start.
If a problem occurs, turn ignition
OFF and restart the engine with all
other objects on the key ring held
away from the ignition key. Check to make sure thecoded keyis an
approved Fordcoded key.
If your keys are lost or stolen you
will need to do the following:
²Use your spare key to start the
vehicle. or
²Have your vehicle towed to a
dealership or locksmith. The key
codes will need to be erased from
your vehicle and new key 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 correctcoded keymust be used for your vehicle. The use of the
wrong type ofcoded keymay lead to a ªNO-STARTº condition.
If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a
ªNO STARTº condition.
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