1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD trunk

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%*
[ST17100( ALL)03/95]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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[ST17110( ALL)04/95]
Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[ST17200( ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[ST17400( BCGV)01/95]
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. The switch is on the left side of the
trunk.
[ST17700( BC )05/94]
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The fuel pump shut-off switch
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[ST18700( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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87 [IP45450( BCGV)07/93]
Using the Automatic Illuminated Entry
System (If equipped)
[IP45600( BCGV)03/91]
The interior lights turn on when you lift the
outside door handle on either front door, when
any button of the keyless entry system is pushed
or when you press UNLOCK, TRUNK, or
PANIC on a programmed remote entry
transmitter if your vehicle is equipped with
remote entry.
[IP45900( BCGV)01/89]
These lights automatically turn off after 25
seconds or when you turn the ignition key to
ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on manually or if a door
is open.
[IP46000( BCGV)01/89]
Tips on the illuminated entry system:
[IP46100( BCGV)01/89]
q
The illuminated entry timer will not turn off
the courtesy lamp if that lamp has been
turned on manually or by the door switch.
[IP46200( BCGV)01/89]
q
Occasionally, you will need to clean the lens
of the door lock assembly. Use Ford
Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate, a mild
soap, or household ammonia and water
solution. Apply with a soft cloth or cotton
swab, followed by a clear water rinse.
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103 %
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[FV02600( BC)01/95]
Using the Illuminated Entry System
(If equipped)
[FV03150( BC)05/95]
The interior lights turn on when you lift the
outside door handle on either front door when
you press UNLOCK, TRUNK, or PANIC on a
programmed remote entry transmitter if your
vehicle is equipped with remote entry.
[FV03200( BCGV)02/95]
These lights automatically turn off after 25
seconds or when you turn the ignition key to
ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on manually or if a door
is open.
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108 %
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[FV03460(MBC )05/95]
Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system
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[FV03470(MBC )05/95]
You can disarm the system by:
[FV03480(MBC )05/95]
q
unlocking a door with the key (turn the key
all the way to the end of travel or the system
may not disarm.
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[FV03490(MBC )05/95]
q
using the UNLOCK button of the remote
entry transmitter
[FV03495( BC )05/95]
q
using the keyless entry unlock code on the
keypad
[FV03500(MBC )05/95]
q
if remaining in the vehicle, turn the ignition
switch to ON or ACC
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[FV03510(MBC )05/95]
Triggering the alarm system
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[FV03520(MBC )05/95]
The armed system will be triggered if:
[FV03530(MBC )05/95]
q
any door is opened without disarming the
system first (see previous paragraphs)
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[FV03540(MBC )05/95]
q
the trunk lock cylinder is removed, or
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[FV03543(MBC )05/95]
NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key
without setting off the alarm.
[FV03547( BC )05/95]
q
the ignition key lock cylinder is forcibly
removed from the steering column.
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%*
[FV08030( ALL)02/95]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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[FV08036( ALL)03/94]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open
the trunk without using a key. The remote also
has a personal alarm feature. The buttons for the
system are located on the hand held
transmitter(s) that came with your vehicle.
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[FV08040( ALL)02/95]
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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[FV08045(MBC )02/95]
The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
[FV08050(MBC )02/95]
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Remote entry transmitter
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111 %
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[FV08055( ALL)02/95]
Unlocking the doors and opening the trunk
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[FV08060( ALL)02/95]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
button.
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[FV08065( ALL)02/95]
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
[FV08070(MBC )05/95]
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK button.
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[FV08080( ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors
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[FV08085( ALL)02/95]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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[FV08090(MBC )01/95]
If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK button again
within five seconds. The doors will lock again,
the horn will beep and the low beam headlamps
and tail lamps will flash.
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[FV08114( ALL)02/95]
Activating the remote personal alarm
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[FV08120( ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC button. This will honk
the horn and flash the low beam headlamps and
tail lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC button again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
[FV08125( ALL)05/94]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK,
TRUNK or PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry
system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
LOCK button or by turning the ignition to the
RUN position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a
door is open.
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[FV08725( ALL)02/95]
Replacing the batteries
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[FV08750(MBC )02/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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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.
% [FV36200( ALL)03/95]
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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