1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD brake

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J
Jack
operation............... 195
positioning.............. 197
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 187
disconnecting cables.......... 190
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 46
positions of the ignition......... 45
removing from the ignition....... 46
stuck in lock position.......... 46
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 279
checking............... 274
courtesy lamps............. 89
daytime running light system...... 82
dome lamps.............. 88
flashing the lamps............ 92
hazard flashers............. 94
headlamps............... 83
high beams............... 92
high-mount brakelamp........ 277
illuminated entry system........ 103
illuminated mirrors.......... 126
interior lamps.............. 86
map lamps............... 88
replacing bulbs............ 274
trailer................ 183
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 91
Lap belts................. 16
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Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 60
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 58
brake................. 57
charging system............ 60
check engine.............. 63
check gauges.............. 62
door ajar................ 71
high beam............... 62
low coolant.............. 72
low fuel.............. 62,72
low washer fluid............ 72
overdrive off.............. 61
safety belt............... 59
turn signal indicator.......... 65
Load limits
GAWR................ 178
GVWR................ 178
trailer towing............. 180
Lubricant specifications......... 287
Luggage compartment.......... 129
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 200
tightening sequence.......... 198
M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 223
Map pockets.............. 128
Master cylinder, brakes......... 258
Mirrors
rearview............... 124
side view mirrors (power)....... 124
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 126
Moon roof............... 115
Motorcraft parts............. 286
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N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 211
O
Odometer
description............... 67
trip odometer.............. 68
Oil filter................ 286
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 236
Oil viscosity.............. 237
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 282
Overdrive................ 168
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 112
Parking brake
operation............... 174
warning light.............. 57
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 286
PCV valve, specifications......... 286
Phone, cellular.............. 90
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 264
Power door locks............ 101
Power features
door locks.............. 102
mirrors................ 124
moon roof.............. 115
seats................. 121
windows............... 114
Power steering
dipstick............... 261
driving with power steering...... 172
fluid, checking and adding....... 260
fluid, refill capacity.......... 285
fluid, specifications.......... 287
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Traction assist.............. 170
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 170
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer
weight............... 180
safety chains............. 182
tips................. 184
trailer brakes............. 183
trailer lamps............. 183
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 165
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............. 256
fluid, refill capacities......... 285
lubricant specifications......... 287
Transmission control switch....... 167
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 111
Trip odometer............... 68
Trunk
remote release lever.......... 129
using the keys to open........ 129
using the remote entry system to open . 111
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 282
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 65
lever.................. 91
U
Used engine oil, disposal......... 240
V
Vanity mirror.............. 126
Variable interval wipers.......... 93
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 282
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 206
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