2005 FORD THUNDERBIRD Owners Manual

The remote entry system allows you to:
•unlock the vehicle doors without
a key.
•lock all the vehicle doors without
a key.
•open the trunk without a key.
•activate the personal alarm.
•arm and disarm the perimeter
anti-theft system.
•operate the illuminated entry
feature.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to your authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors and activate the anti-theft
system.Note:the turn signal lamps will flash once to confirm the doors,
trunk and hood are closed. If any closure is not closed, the turn signals
willnotflash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors, trunk and hood are closed.Note:The doors will lock again, and
the horn will chirp once.
If any of the doors, the trunk or the hood are not closed, the horn will
make two quick chirps and the lights willnotflash until the last closure
is closed.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door and deactivate the
perimeter alarm (if activated).Note:The interior lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system comes with an illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the 4 (RUN) position.
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 2 (OFF) position.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
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.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound for a maximum of
30 seconds and the turn signal lamps will flash for a maximum of 5
minutes. Press
oragain, or turn the ignition out of the 2 (OFF)
position to deactivate the panic alarm, or wait for the alarm to timeout in
5 minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK), 2 (OFF) or 3 (ACCESSORY) position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
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To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery.Note:Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery
down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing
cavity.
5. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters(maximum of four)
available before beginning this procedure.
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To reprogram the remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 1 (LOCK) position to 4 (RUN).
4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK)
position and 4 (RUN).Note:The eighth turn must end in the 4 (RUN)
position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 1(LOCK) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (RUN) position, or
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the 2 (OFF) position.
Autolock
The autolock feature will lock the vehicle’s doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the 4 (RUN) position, and
•you shift into forward or reverse, putting the vehicle in motion.
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•either door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 4 (RUN)
position,
•you shift into forward or reverse, and
•you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal.
Deactivating/activating autolock
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. There are two
methods to enable/disable this feature: One is through your authorized
dealer, and the second is using a power door unlock/lock sequence.
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not activated, ignition is off, and the vehicle
doors are closed.
Power door unlock/lock procedure
You must complete Steps 1-5 within
30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated.
1. Turn the ignition to the 4 (RUN)
position.
2. Press the driver door unlock
control three times.
3. Turn the ignition key from 4
(RUN) to the 2 (OFF) position.
4. Press the driver door unlock control three times.
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5. Turn the ignition back to the 4 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp.
6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (OFF) position.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used. The
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford
aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on top of the
instrument panel.
•When the ignition is in the 2 (OFF) position, the indicator will flash
once every 2 seconds if the vehicle is locked and the perimeter alarm
is armed.
•When the ignition is in the 4 (RUN) position, the indicator will glow
for 3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality.
If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock
system, the indicator will flash
rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 4 (RUN) position. If
this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for
service.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed immediately
after switching the ignition to the 1
(LOCK) or 2 (OFF) position.
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Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with acoded keydisarms
the vehicle.
•The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
•If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer.
Key information
Your vehicle is supplied withtwo coded keys (or three keys, if the
valet feature is available).Only acoded keywill start your vehicle.
Spare coded keys may be purchased from an authorized Ford dealer. An
authorized Ford dealer can also program yourcoded key,or you can do
it yourself. Refer toProgramming spare keysin this chapter.
The following items may prevent the vehicle from starting:
•Large metallic objects.
•Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase
gasoline or similar items.
•A second key on the same key ring as thecoded key.
If any of these items are present, you need to prevent these objects from
touching thecoded keywhile starting the engine. These objects cannot
damage thecoded key,but may cause a momentary“no start”condition
if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem
occurs, turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position and restart the engine
with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key.
Check to make sure thecoded keyis an approved Fordcoded key.
If your keys are lost or stolen, you will need to do the following:
•Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or
•Have your vehicle towed to an authorized Ford dealer or a locksmith.
The key codes will need to be erased from your vehicle and new
codes will need to be re-coded.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.
The correctcoded keymust be used for your vehicle. The use of the
wrongcoded keymay lead to a“no start”condition.
If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition, it will cause a
“no start”condition.
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Programming spare keys
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only
Securilock
keys can be used. To program acoded keyyourself, you
will need two previously programmedcoded keys(keys that already
operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmedcoded keysare not available, you must
take your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer to have the sparecoded
key(s)programmed.
Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously
programmedcoded keyinto the
ignition from 1 (LOCK) to 4 (RUN)
(maintain ignition in the 4 (RUN)
position for at least three seconds,
but no more than ten seconds).
2. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK)
position and remove the firstcoded
keyfrom the ignition.
3. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position,
insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and
turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 4 (RUN) position
(maintain ignition in the 4 (RUN) position for at least three seconds, but
no more than ten seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the second
coded keyfrom the ignition.
5. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (LOCK)
position, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the
ignition and turn the ignition from 1 (LOCK) to 4 (RUN) (maintain
ignition in the 4 (RUN) position for at least three seconds). This step
will program your new key to acoded key.
6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait at least twenty
seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1.
If successful, the newcoded key(s)will start the vehicle’s engine and
the theft indicator will flash on and off. You may repeat Steps 1 through
5. If failure repeats, take your vehicle to your authorized dealer in order
to have new spare key(s) programmed.
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