1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD warning light

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Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 11
Accessory position on the ignition..... 72
Additives, engine oil.......... 201
Air bag supplemental restraint system . . 114
and child safety seats......... 120
description.............. 114
driver air bag............ 114
indicator light............. 13
operation.............. 116
passenger air bag........... 117
service and information labels..... 116
tone generator............ 118
Air cleaner filter
location............... 198
specifications............. 247
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 59
semi-automatic temperature
control system............ 62
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 97
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 25
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 207
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 145
see also Brake............ 145
warning light.............. 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 184
Anti-theft system
arming the system........... 93
description............... 92
disarming an untriggered system..... 94
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Anti-theft system (continued)
disarming a triggered system....... 95
triggering............... 92
warning light.............. 16
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 258
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 255
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 25
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 67
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . . 151, 154
fluid, adding............. 218
fluid, checking............ 217
fluid, refill capacities......... 248
fluid, specification........... 249
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 249
refill capacities............ 248
traction lok.............. 148
B
Backing up............... 153
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 219
acid, treating emergencies....... 186
charging system warning light...... 14
disconnecting...........191, 220
how to service............ 219
jumping a disabled battery....... 185
maintenance-free........... 219
proper disposal, recycling....... 220
replacement, specifications....... 247
servicing............... 219
voltage gauge.............. 14
when storing your vehicle....... 251
Brake fluid............... 204
brake warning light........... 10
checking and adding......... 204
description.............. 204
specifications...........205, 249
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Brakelamp............... 239
bulb replacement.........239, 241
high-mount brakelamp........ 239
Brakes................. 145
adjustment.............. 145
anti-lock............... 145
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 11
applying the brakes.......... 145
brake warning light........... 10
fluid, checking and adding...... 204
fluid, refill capacities.......204, 248
fluid, specifications........205, 249
front disc.............. 145
if brakes do not grip well....... 145
master cylinder............ 204
new brake linings............ 6
noise................ 145
parking............... 146
power braking............ 145
servicing............... 145
stopping distances.......... 162
trailer................ 161
when storing your vehicle....... 252
Brake-shift interlock........... 152
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)........... 16
Bulbs, replacing............. 236
halogen............... 237
headlamps.............. 237
high-mount brakelamp........ 239
specifications............. 242
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 263
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 263
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 248
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 143
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Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 120
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........ 36,40,45,51
Catalytic converter............ 233
CD player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 25,31
Chains, tires.............. 226
Changing a tire............. 175
Charging system warning light....... 14
Child safety restraints.......... 118
child safety belts........... 136
child safety seats........... 120
Child safety seats............ 120
and air bags............. 120
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........107, 120
in front seat............. 120
in rear outboard seat......... 129
in rear seat............120, 135
tether anchorage hardware....... 136
Chime
key in ignition............. 73
safety belt............... 12
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 173
see also fuses............. 165
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 243
chrome and aluminum parts...... 243
engine compartment.......... 245
exterior............... 243
exterior lamps............ 244
fabric................ 245
headlamps.............. 244
instrument panel......... 59,245
instrument panel lens......... 245
interior................ 245
interior lamps............. 244
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Cooling fan............... 196
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 257
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........257, 263
D
Daytime running light system....... 67
Defrost
rear window.............. 66
windshield............... 60
Dipstick................ 202
automatic transmission fluid...... 217
engine oil.............. 202
power steering fluid.......... 214
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 192
Dispute Settlement Board........ 258
Doors.................. 87
door ajar warning light......... 18
lubricant specifications......... 249
Driving under special conditions..... 162
bad weather............. 162
heavy load.............. 156
high water.............. 164
slippery roads............ 162
tips for safe driving.......... 162
towing a trailer............ 158
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 173
fuses................. 165
Electronic sound system
tuning the radio........ 27,37,46
warranty and service information..... 58
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 37
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 255
battery acid spills........... 186
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Emergencies, roadside (continued)
fuel................. 230
jump-starting............. 185
towing................ 192
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 146
Emission control system......... 233
catalytic converter.......... 233
emissions warranty......... 4,233
Engine
does not start............ 141
fuel injected engine, starting...... 139
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 174
preparing to start........... 139
refill capacities............ 248
service points............ 195
starting............... 140
starting after a collision........ 174
storing your vehicle.......... 250
Engine block heater........... 142
Engine coolant............. 207
checking and adding......... 207
checking hoses............ 208
disposal............... 196
drain and flush............ 211
low coolant warning light........ 13
preparing for storage......... 251
proper solution........196, 209, 211
recovery reservoir........198, 207
refill capacities............ 248
specifications............. 249
temperature gauge........... 21
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 21
description............... 21
mechanical............... 21
Engine fan............... 196
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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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Fuel (continued)
fuel filler door release lever...... 227
fuel gauge............... 20
low fuel warning light......... 19
octane rating............. 229
quality................ 229
running out of fuel.......... 231
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 230
storing your vehicle.......... 251
treating emergencies......... 230
Fuel cap................ 227
removing.............. 227
replacing............... 227
Fuel filler door............. 227
remote release............ 227
Fuel filter, specifications......... 247
Fuel gauge................ 20
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 174
starting after a collision........ 174
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 168
high current fuse panel........ 169
instrument panel........... 165
Fuses
charts..............167, 171
checking and replacing........ 171
circuit breakers............ 173
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 227
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 231
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 227
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