FORD THUNDERBIRD 2005 11.G Owners Manual

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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V
Vehicle dimensions ...................214
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................216
Vehicle loading ..........................130
Ventilating your vehicle ...........139
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10Washer fluid ..............................185
Water, Driving through
.............148
Windows
power
.........................................40
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................38
checking and adding fluid
.....185
replacing wiper blades
.............38
Wrecker towing
.........................166
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