1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD Owners Manual

126 [FV28700( ALL)01/89]The Right Side Convex Mirror
[FV28800( ALL)03/90]
The side view mirror on the right is a convex
mirror. This mirror gives you a wider view of
the lanes on your right and behind you.
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[FV28900( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The side view mirror on the right makes
objects appear smaller and farther away
than they actually are.
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[FV28950( ALL)01/95]
Sun Visors
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[FV29100( ALL)05/94]
Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun
Visors (If equipped)
[FV29300( ALL)06/93]
To turn on the visor mirror light, lift the mirror
cover.
[FV29800( BC )05/92]
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The mirror on the sun visor
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[FV30200(MBC )01/95]
Console
[FV30350(MBC )06/93]
Your vehicle has a full console. The full console
has the features shown in the illustration below.
[FV30500( BC )03/95]
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The features on the full console
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[FV32875( ALL)01/95]
Storage Compartments
[FV32905( BC )07/93]
In addition to the console, your vehicle may
have several small storage compartments:
[FV33000( BCGV)11/94]
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a glove compartment that locks. Use the
round key to lock and unlock it.
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[FV33100( BCGV)01/95]
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two map pockets on the panels of the front
doors.
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[FV33300( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put objects on the ledge between
the back seat and the rear window, as
they can become dangerous projectiles and
injure someone.
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[FV33400( ALL)01/95]
Trunk
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[FV33500( ALL)01/95]
Opening the Trunk Manually
[FV34000( BC )05/94]
The trunk in your vehicle gives you plenty of
room for storage Ð 15.1 cubic feet (.42 cubic
meters).
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[FV34600( ALL)03/95]
To open and close the trunk from the outside:
[FV34950( BCGV)03/95]
1. Insert the key into the lock on the trunk.
[FV35100( ALL)11/90]
2. Turn the key to the right until the trunk
opens.
[FV35300( ALL)11/90]
3. Remove the key before you close and lock
the lid.
[FV35450( ALL)06/93]
4. Shut the trunk lid completely.
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Using the Remote Control for the
Trunk (If equipped)
[FV36500( BC )07/93]
With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC
position, you can use the remote control under
your console armrest to unlock and open the
trunk.
[FV36700( BC )05/95]
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The trunk release button located under the armrest
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Positive Location Floor Mat
[FV47600(MBC )08/93]
When installing or removing the driver's side
floor mat you must attach/detach the positive
location grommet from the hook on the floor.
The hook is just forward of the left hand track
of the driver's seat.
[FV47800(MBC )08/93]
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The positive location floor mat hook
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Electronic Sound Systems
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Compact Disc Radio
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[AS01105(MBC )04/95]
Compact Disc Radio
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[AS01175(MBC )05/95]
The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic
Stereo Radio with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
[AS01200(MBC )12/94]
Using the Controls on Your New Compact
Disc Radio
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[AS01300(MBC )04/95]
Most of the features of this unit work for both
radio and CD operation. Also, some of the knobs
and buttons control several different functions,
so be sure to read all of the operating
instructions carefully.
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[AS01400(MBC )04/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS01500(MBC )04/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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[AS01600(MBC )04/95]
How to adjust the volume
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[AS01700(MBC )04/95]
Press the (+/s) side of the ªVOLº button to
increase/decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show the relative volume level.
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[AS01800(MBC )04/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a
certain listening level when the
ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the
volume will come back to a ªnominalº
listening level. However, if the radio
power is turned off (with the
ªPOWERº button), the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power is switched back on.
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[AS01900(MBC )04/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS02000(MBC )04/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band. When in the radio mode,
pushing the button more than once will alternate
between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described
underHow to tune radio stations.
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How to tune radio stations
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[AS02200(MBC )04/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button,
ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to the station or
select the station by using the memory buttons,
which you can set to any desired frequency.
These four methods are described below.
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[AS02300(MBC )04/95]
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Using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to manually
tune
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[AS02400(MBC )04/95]
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time (FM changes in
increments of 200kHz; AM changes in
increments of 10kHz) by first pressing the
ªSCAN/TUNEº button twice (display shows
ªTUNEº), then Ðwithin approximately five
secondsÐpressing and releasing either the
top
aor bottom
bhalf of the ªSEEKº
button. To change frequencies quickly, press
andhold downeither the top or bottom half
of the ªSEEKº button. While you are
manually tuning, the display will show a
blinking ªMº.
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[AS02500(MBC )04/95]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any
allowable broadcast frequency, whether or
not a station is present on that frequency.
(SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this
section.)
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[AS02600(MBC )04/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS02700(MBC )04/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the top
a
half of the ªSEEKº button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the bottom
bhalf of the button to
select the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By pressing and holding the
button, listenable stations can be passed over
to reach the desired station.
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