1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD lock

Index 289
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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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
mirrors................ 89
plastic parts............. 244
polishing............... 243
rustproofing............. 243
safety belts.............. 244
tail lamps.............. 244
upholstery and interior trim...... 245
washing............... 243
waxing............... 243
wheels................ 246
Climate control system.......... 59
air conditioning.......... 59,62
heating.............. 59,62
Clock.................. 71
Cold engine starting........... 140
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 105
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 26
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 26
Console, description............ 91
Controls
mirrors................ 86
power seat.............. 102
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 207
checking and adding......... 207
drain and flush............ 211
preparing for storage......... 251
proper solution............ 209
refill capacities............ 248
specifications............. 249
temperature gauge........... 21
warnings............... 207
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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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Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 21
fuel gauge............... 20
odometer................ 22
speedometer.............. 22
tachometer............... 23
trip odometer.............. 23
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 157
definition............... 156
driving with a heavy load....... 156
location............... 156
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 151
console-mounted........... 153
locking the gearshift........... 72
positions............... 151
shifting the gears........... 151
shift-lock............... 152
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 156
calculating.............. 157
definition............... 156
driving with a heavy load....... 156
location............... 156
H
Hazard flashers.............. 77
Headlamps
aiming................ 236
autolamp system............ 69
bulb specification........... 242
checking alignment.......... 236
cleaning............... 244
daytime running lights......... 67
flashing................ 75
high beam............... 75
replacing bulbs............ 236
turning on and off........... 68
Head restraints.............. 99
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J
Jack.................. 177
operation............... 178
positioning.............. 179
storage................ 177
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 187
disconnecting cables.......... 191
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 73
positions of the ignition......... 72
removing from the ignition....... 73
stuck in lock position.......... 73
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system......... 69
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 242
checking............... 236
daytime running light system...... 67
dome lamps.............. 70
flashing the lamps............ 75
hazard flashers............. 77
headlamps............... 68
high beams............... 75
high-mount brakelamp........ 239
illuminated entry system......... 88
illuminated mirrors........... 86
instrument panel, dimming....... 70
interior lamps............ 67,70
replacing bulbs............ 236
trailer................ 161
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal)............ 74
Lap belts................ 112
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Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 13
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 11
anti-theft................ 16
brake................. 10
charging system............ 14
door ajar................ 18
engine oil pressure........... 18
hazard warning light.......... 77
high beam............... 16
low coolant.............. 13
low fuel................ 19
low washer fluid............ 20
oil pressure.............. 18
overdrive off.............. 14
safety belt............... 12
service engine soon........... 16
theft system.............. 16
turn signal indicator.......... 17
Load limits............... 156
GAWR................ 156
GVWR................ 156
trailer towing............. 158
Lubricant specifications......... 249
Lug nuts................ 178
anti-theft............... 184
standard............... 179
tightening sequence.......... 182
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
booklet)................ 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 195
Master cylinder, brakes......... 204
Mirrors.................. 86
rearview................ 86
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Mirrors (continued)
side view mirrors............ 86
side view mirrors (power)........ 89
vanity mirror, illuminated........ 86
Moon roof................ 84
Motorcraft parts............. 247
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 227
Odometer................. 22
description............... 22
trip odometer.............. 23
Oil filter..............203, 247
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 201
Oil viscosity.............. 201
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 236
Overdrive................ 154
Overseas offices............. 264
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . . 97
Parking brake.............. 146
operation............... 146
warning light.............. 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 247
PCV valve, specifications......... 247
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 165
Power door locks............. 87
Power features
door locks............... 87
mirrors............... 86,89
moon roof............... 84
seats................. 102
windows................ 88
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