1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD Owners Manual

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[CF31200( ALL)01/96]
Tilt Steering
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[CF31300( ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
[CF31400(MBC )12/95]
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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[CF31600( ALL)01/96]
To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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[CF31700( ALL)03/96]
Speed Control (If equipped)
[CF31730(MBC )03/96]
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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[CF31800( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF31900( ALL)05/96]
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Press OFF OR
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[CF32000( ALL)05/96]
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Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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[CF32100( ALL)05/96]
Once speed control is switched off, the
previously programmed set speed will be erased.
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[CF32200( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control On
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[CF32300( ALL)05/96]
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Press ON
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[CF32400( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Speed
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[CF32500( ALL)05/96]
Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate,
the speed control must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF32600( ALL)05/96]
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or
faster than the set speed. This is normal.
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[CF32700( ALL)05/96]
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if
it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If
your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed
while driving on a downhill in Overdrive, you
may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle speed.
[CF32850( BCGV)05/96]
If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill,
your speed control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing Resume will re-engage it.
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[CF32900( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
To keep your vehicle under control, do
not use speed control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
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[CF33000( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Higher Set Speed
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[CF33100( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the
switch when the desired vehicle speed is
reached. OR
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[CF33200( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press
will increase the set speed by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). OR
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[CF33300( ALL)05/96]
q
Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then
press SET ACCEL.
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You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at
any time during speed control usage. Releasing
the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle
speed to the previously programmed set speed.
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[CF33500( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Lower Set Speed
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[CF33600( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and hold COAST. Release the switch
when the desired vehicle speed is reached.
OR
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[CF33700( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and release COAST. Each press will
decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
OR
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[CF33800( ALL)05/96]
q
Depress the brake pedal. When the desired
vehicle speed is reached press SET ACCEL.
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[CF33900( ALL)05/96]
To Disengage Speed Control
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[CF34000( BCGV)05/96]
q
Depress the brake pedal.
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[CF34100( ALL)05/96]
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the
previously programmed set speed.
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[CF34200( ALL)05/96]
To Return to a Set Speed
[CF34300( ALL)04/96]
q
Press RESUME. For RESUME to operate, the
vehicle speed must be faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h).
[CF34400( BC )05/96]
Indicator Light
[CF34500( BC )04/96]
Lights when either the SET ACCEL or RESUME
switches are pressed and remains lit until it is
either disengaged or turned off.
[CF35500( ALL)03/96]Map and Reading Lamps
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[CF35600( ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle has two map lamps for the
passenger and the driver. To turn on the map
lamps, push the switch next to each lamp.
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Map lamp (with optional moon roof)
[CF36000( BC )12/95]
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Front seat map and dome lamps (without optional moon
roof)
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[CF36200( ALL)12/95]
The dual beam map lamps are located on each
side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be
turned on by the switches on the lamp.
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[CF37000( BC )01/96]
Moon Roof (If equipped)
[CF37100( BC )05/96]
You can move the moon roof back to open the
glass panel, or you can tilt it up to ventilate the
vehicle.
[CF37200( BC )05/96]
The rocker type control is used to open and
close the moon roof. You must press and hold
the control until the desired position is reached.
At fully open and closed positions, the motor
will automatically turn off. Release the control at
this time to avoid motor damage.
[CF37300( BC )05/96]
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The control for the moon roof
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The moon roof has an express open feature.
[CF37400( BC )05/96]
To open the moon roof, press and release the
rear portion of the control. The glass panel will
move to the full open position and stop. To stop
the glass at a partially open position, press the
control again while the glass is moving.
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[CF37500( BC )12/95]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front
portion of the control. The glass panel will move
to the intermediate position and stop. Press and
hold the front of the control again and the panel
will move to the fully closed position and stop.
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[CF37600( BC )12/95]
To tilt the moon roof into vent position when
the glass panel is closed, press the front portion
of the control.
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[CF37700( BC )12/95]
To close from vent position, press and hold the
rear portion of the control.
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[CF37800(MBC )01/96]
Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers
of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help
keep the moon roof working properly.
[CF37900( BC )12/95]
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The moon roof
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[CF38000( BC )01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon
roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.
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Sliding Shade
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The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can
manually open or close to block the sun when
the glass panel is shut.
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[CF38300( BC )01/96]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward
the front of the vehicle. The shade automatically
opens and locks when the moon roof is opened.
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Mirrors
[CF38600( ALL)04/96]
You can adjust your rearview mirror in any
direction. The special swivel bracket lets you
move the mirror up or down and from side to
side.
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[CF38700( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not block
your vision. If you cannot see through the
mirror, it could result in a collision,
injuring yourself and others.
[CF39800( ALL)01/96]
Sun Visors
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Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun
Visors (If equipped)
[CF40400( ALL)12/95]
To turn on the visor mirror light, lift the mirror
cover.
[CF40600( BC )12/95]
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The mirror on the sun visor
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