seats FORD THUNDERBIRD 2005 11.G User Guide

safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the
safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
When installing a child safety seat:
•Review and follow the information
presented in theAir Bag
Supplemental Restraint System
section in this chapter.
•Use the correct safety belt buckle
for that seating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle until you hear a
snap and feel it latch. Make sure
the tongue is securely fastened in
the buckle.
•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Place seat back in upright position.
•Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer toAutomatic
locking mode.
•LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 48
pounds (22 kg) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be used
for children up to 60 pounds (27 kg) in a child restraint, and to
provide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 pounds (36 kg)
using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster.
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether
strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and
tether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors,
refer toAttaching safety seats with tether strapsin this chapter. For
more information of LATCH anchors refer toAttaching safety seats with
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachmentsin this
chapter.
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included
with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install
and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden
stop or collision.
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Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed
in the front seat unless the airbag On/Off switch is in the Off
position.
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder
belts
Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.NEVERplace a
rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must
use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the
way back and turn the passenger air bags OFF.
1. Position the child safety seat in a
seat with a combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Pull down on the shoulder belt
and then grasp the shoulder belt
and lap belt together.
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7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat toward the buckle and
pull up on the shoulder belt while
pushing down with your knee on the
child seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the
seat, forcibly move the seat forward
and back to make sure the seat is
securely held in place. To check
this, grab the seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it side to side
and forward. There should be no
more than one inch of movement for
proper installation.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is
in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt
out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps
two through nine.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which
goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether
straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact
the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a
tether strap.
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7. Rotate the tether strap clip.
8. Tighten the child safety seat
tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for
Children (LATCH) attachments for child seat anchors
Some child safety seats are labeled as LATCH or LATCH-compatible child
seats. 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 toPassenger front and
side air bag ON/OFF switchandAttaching child safety seats with
tether strapsin this chapter.
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A LATCH system for child seat
installation has been provided in
your vehicle at the following
location:
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. Try to tilt the seat
from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. 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.
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INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
air bags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra Strength
Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-41).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s
safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate
the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a
collision.
LEATHER SEATS
Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over the
leather.
•To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl
Cleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth.
•To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe
Leather Care Kit (ZC-11–D), available from your authorized dealer.
•Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or
cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based
leather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing of
the clear, protective coating.
Note:In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet
clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs, the
leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining.
UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and
door drain holes free from packed dirt.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................40
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ....................................87, 95
and child safety seats ..............88
description ..........................87, 95
disposal ......................................97
driver air bag ......................89, 96
indicator light .....................90, 97
operation .............................89, 96
passenger air bag ...............89, 96
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................91
side air bag ................................95
Air cleaner filter ...............207–209
Air conditioning ..........................22
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................190
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................140
Anti-theft system ........................73
arming the system ....................73
disarming a triggered system ..73
Audio system (see Radio) .........16
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................144
fluid, adding ............................207
fluid, checking ........................207
fluid, refill capacities ..............210
fluid, specification ..................213
Auxiliary power point .................39
Axle
lubricant specifications ..212–213
refill capacities ........................210
B
Battery .......................................188acid, treating emergencies .....188
jumping a disabled battery ....160
maintenance-free ....................188
replacement, specifications ...209
servicing ..................................188
BeltMinder ...................................82
Brakes ........................................139
anti-lock ...................................140
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................140
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacities ..............210
fluid, specifications .........212–213
lubricant specifications ..212–213
parking ....................................141
shift interlock ..........................143
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................31
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....210
Cell phone use ............................60
Certification Label ....................215
Changing a tire .........................114
Child safety restraints ................98
child safety belts ......................98
Child safety seats ......................100
attaching with tether straps ..104
in front seat ............................102
in rear seat ..............................102
LATCH .....................................107
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............177
instrument panel ....................179
interior .....................................180
interior trim ............................179
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Engine oil ..................................185
checking and adding ..............185
dipstick ....................................185
filter, specifications ........187, 209
recommendations ...................187
refill capacities ........................210
specifications ..................212–213
Exhaust fumes ..........................139
F
Fail safe cooling ........................195
Floor mats ...................................61
Fluid capacities .........................210
Fuel ............................................196
calculating fuel economy .......200
cap ...........................................198
capacity ...................................210
choosing the right fuel ...........199
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................203
detergent in fuel .....................200
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................196, 198, 201
filter, specifications ........200, 209
improving fuel economy ........200
octane rating ...........199, 213–214
quality ......................................199
running out of fuel .................200
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................196
Fuses ..................................151–152
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................46Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............198
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................200
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Head restraints ...........................74
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ........................................29
autolamp system .......................27
bulb specifications ....................31
daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
replacing bulbs .........................32
turning on and off ....................27
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................46
Hood ..........................................183
I
Ignition .......................136, 213–214
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................100
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................205
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................179
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................28
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J
Jack ............................................114
positioning ...............................114
storage .....................................114
Jump-starting your vehicle ......160
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................69
Keys
positions of the ignition .........136
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................27
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................31
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....28
interior lamps .....................30–31
replacing bulbs ....... 31–32, 34–37
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................30
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........140
Load limits .................................130
Locks
autolock .....................................69
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...212–213
Lug nuts ....................................120
Lumbar support, seats ...............75M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................210
lubricant specifications ..........213
Master lighting switch ................27
Mirrors .........................................41
side view mirrors (power) .......41
Motorcraft parts ................200, 209
O
Octane rating ............................199
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................185
P
Parking brake ............................141
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....209
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................155, 158
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .............................41
Power point .................................39
Power steering ..................142–143
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacity ................210
fluid, specifications .........212–213
Power Windows ...........................40
R
Radio ............................................16
Rear window defroster ...............25
Relays ........................................151
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Remote entry system .................65
illuminated entry ......................68
locking/unlocking doors ...........62
opening the trunk .....................66
Roadside assistance ..................149
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............86
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........77–81
Safety Canopy .............................95
Safety defects, reporting ..........175
Safety restraints ....................77–81
belt minder ...............................82
extension assembly ..................86
for adults .............................78–81
for children .........................97–98
safety belt maintenance ...........86
warning light and chime ..........82
Safety seats for children ..........100
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............77
Seats ............................................74
child safety seats ....................100
Select Shift Transmission
(SST) shifter .............................146
Servicing your vehicle ..............182
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................18
Spark plugs,
specifications .............209, 213–214
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................212–213
Speed control ..............................42
Starting your vehicle ........136–138
jump starting ..........................160Steering
speed sensitive .......................143
Steering wheel
controls ......................................45
tilting .........................................39
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................39
Tires ...........................109–110, 114
alignment ................................127
care ..........................................126
changing ..........................114, 116
checking the pressure ............112
inspecting and inflating .........111
label .........................................125
replacing ..................................114
rotating ....................................128
safety practices .......................127
sidewall information ...............120
snow tires and chains ............129
spare tire .........................114–115
terminology .............................110
tire grades ...............................110
treadwear ........................109, 126
Towing .......................................134
recreational towing .................135
trailer towing ..........................134
wrecker ....................................166
Traction control ........................141
Transmission .............................143
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....143
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................207
fluid, refill capacities ..............210
lubricant specifications ..212–213
Trunk ...........................................63
remote release ....................42, 66
Turn signal ..................................30
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