2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD Owners Manual

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
The power mirrors can be operated at any time.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select L to adjust the left mirror
or R to adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
LOCKABLE AND ELECTRONIC TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is
located on the driver's door trim
panel and can be operated at any
time, except when the security
system is armed. This control will
not work until the vehicle is
disarmed.
You can render the switch
inoperable by locking the button
with your master key.
MIRRORS
L R
MIRRORS
L R
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In the event of battery failure, you
can open the trunk by using your
master key on the key cylinder
located behind the driver's seat.
SPEED CONTROL
To turn speed control on
²Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is traveling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not shift the gearshift lever
into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.
Do not use the speed
control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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To turn speed control off
²Press OFF or
²Turn off the vehicle ignition.
Once speed control is switched off,
the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.
To set a speed
²Press SET+ / SETþ. For speed
control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle speed must be greater
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
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.
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, you may want to shift to the next
lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.
If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set
speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal.
Pressing RES will re-engage it.
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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To set a higher set speed
²Press and hold SET+. Release the
control when the desired vehicle
speed is reached or
²Press and release SET + to
operate the Tap-Up function.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Accelerate with your accelerator
pedal. When the desired vehicle
speed is reached, press and
release SET +.
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed
control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to
the previously programmed set speed.
To set a lower set speed
²Press and hold SET þ. Release
the control when the desired
speed is reached or
²Press and release SET þ to
operate the Tap-Down function.
Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Press CANCEL or depress the
brake pedal. When the desired
vehicle speed is reached, press
SET + / SET þ.
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To disengage speed control
²Press CANCEL, or
²depress the brake pedal.
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed
set speed.
Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.
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To return to a previously set speed
²Press RESUME. For RESUME to
operate, the vehicle speed must
be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Indicator light
This light comes on when the
vehicle speed control is engaged and
actively controlling vehicle speed.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
These controls allow you to operate some audio control features.
Audio control features
Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1,
FM2, TAPE, or CD (if equipped).
MUTE
VOL
MEDIA
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In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:
²PressDor¹to select preset
stations within the selected radio
band.
In Tape mode:
²PressDor¹to select the next
selection on the tape.
In CD mode:
²PressDor¹to select the next
selection on the CD.
In any mode:
²Press VOL + or þ to adjust
volume.
MUTE
VOL
MEDIA
MUTE
VOL
MEDIA
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Press the PHONE/MUTE control to
mute the playing media. Press again
to return to the playing media.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
factory installed cellular phone,
refer to thePhone/Mute Mode
section of theAudiochapter.
CONVERTIBLE
Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may break
the rear glass window when the top is lowered.
Lowering the convertible top
The convertible top can be lowered with the side windows either up or
down.
The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is in P (Park).
Also,do not lower the top when the top material is wet.
If you raise and lower the convertible top several times in a row, the
motor will heat up, causing the thermal circuit breaker to open so that
the top will stop operating. The convertible top will operate again after
allowing the motor to cool several minutes.
To lower the convertible top:
1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Put the gearshift in the P (Park)
position. The key must be in the RUN position.
The convertible top will operate with the key in the RUN/ACC position or
in the accessory delay mode. It is recommended that the vehicle's engine
is running when lowering the top to prevent draining the battery.
2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment behind the seat to be
sure it is empty and ready to receive the top.
MUTE
VOL
MEDIA
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