1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD warning

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[CF26700( BCGV)05/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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[CF26800( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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[CF26900( ALL)02/96]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[CF27000( ALL)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
[CF27100( ALL)04/96]
q
operate the turn signals
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[CF27200( ALL)03/96]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[CF27300( ALL)03/96]
q
flash the lamps
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[CF27400( ALL)03/96]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
[CF27600( ALL)12/95]
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The turn signal lever
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[CF30000( ALL)08/95]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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[CF30100( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the
defroster before you use the washer fluid.
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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[CF30200( ALL)03/96]
For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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[CF30300( ALL)03/96]
Hazard Flasher
[CF30400( ALL)05/96]
The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other
drivers to be careful when approaching or
passing your vehicle.
[CF30500( BCGV)05/96]
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The control for the hazard flashers
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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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[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]
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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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[CF33400( ALL)05/96]
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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85 [CF37395( BC )05/96]
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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[CF38100( BC )01/96]
Sliding Shade
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[CF38200( BC )01/96]
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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[CF38400( ALL)03/96]
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
% [CF40300( ALL)04/96]
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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[CF42400( BCGV)12/95]
Using the Illuminated Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF42600( BC )05/96]
The interior lights turn on when you lift the
outside door handle on the driver's side door or
when you press UNLOCK, TRUNK, or PANIC
on a programmed remote entry transmitter if
your vehicle is equipped with remote entry.
[CF42700( BCGV)05/96]
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 opened.
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[CF43405( ALL)04/96]
Windows
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[CF43415( BCGV)12/95]
Using the Power Windows
[CF43420(MBC )12/95]
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates the
windows.
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[CF43430( ALL)12/95]
Power windows can only be opened or closed
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position.
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[CF43435( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows.
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The Right Side Convex Mirror
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[CF45000( ALL)12/95]
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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[CF45100( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
The right side view mirror makes objects
appear smaller and farther away than they
actually are.
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[CF46100(MBC )01/96]
Console
[CF46200(MBC )12/95]
Your vehicle has a full console. The full console
has the features shown in the illustration below.
[CF46400( BC )05/96]
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The features on the full console
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