1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD tire pressure

252 [CS05800( ALL)12/95]NOTE: If battery cables are disconnected, it
will be necessary to reset memory
features.
%*
[CS05900( ALL)01/96]
Brakes
*
[CS06000( ALL)01/96]
q
Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
%*
[CS06100( ALL)01/96]
Tires
*
[CS06200( ALL)01/96]
q
Maintain recommended air pressure.
*
[CS06300( ALL)01/96]
Miscellaneous
*
[CS06400( ALL)01/96]
q
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
*
[CS06500( ALL)01/96]
q
Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts and prevent
corrosion.
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294 Index
Engine oil............... 201
changing oil and oil filter....... 203
checking and adding......... 202
dipstick............... 202
disposal............... 204
engine oil pressure warning light..... 18
filter, specifications.......... 247
refill capacities............ 248
specifications...........201, 249
synthetic oil............. 201
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 201
Entry system
illuminated............... 88
remote................. 95
Exhaust fumes............. 143
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan .................. 196
engine fan, avoiding injury....... 196
Federal Communications Commission.... 57
Flashers, hazard.............. 77
Flashing the lights............. 75
Flat tire................. 175
Floor mats................ 92
Fluid refill capacities........... 248
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 257
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 258
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 263
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 263
Foreign registration........... 264
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 227
capacity............... 248
choosing the right fuel......... 227
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 226
filter, specifications.......... 247
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304 Index
Steering wheel
horn.................. 78
locking................. 72
tilting................. 79
Storage compartments, center console.... 91
Storing your vehicle........... 250
Sunroof (moon roof)............ 84
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 114
T
Tachometer................ 23
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 236
cleaning............... 244
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 59
Tilt steering wheel............. 79
Tires.................. 221
changing............... 175
checking the pressure......... 221
cleaning............... 246
inspection and maintenance...... 221
replacing............... 223
rotating............... 222
snow tires and chains......... 225
spare tire............... 177
storing your vehicle.......... 252
tire grades.............. 224
treadwear.............. 224
wear bands.............. 223
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 158
Towing your vehicle........... 192
using wheel dollies.......... 192
with a tow truck........... 192
Traction assist.............. 149
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 148
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