2005 FORD THUNDERBIRD Interior lights

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
Emission system/Check engine:
TheCheck Engineindicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check
the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap:Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Emission
system/Check engine warning light
to come on. Refer toFuel Filler Capin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Reading and dome lamps
The reading lamps are located in the
header trim panel. Press the control
next to the reading lamp to activate
it.
The reading lamp assembly also
contains an overhead dome lamp.
This lamp is controlled by the
center (OFF) control on the
assembly. The dome lamp will stay
on if the control is moved to the
driver side (ON) position. When the
control is in the passenger side (delay) position, the lamp will only come
on when a door is opened, or if the panel dimmer control is fully rotated
up. If the control is moved to the center position, the lamp will not come
on at all.
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all of the bulbs periodically.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an
“E”for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness, pattern and
safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or
void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Park/turn lamps (front) 3457 AK (amber)
Supplemental parking lamps (if
equipped)912
Front side marker lamps 194
Rear side marker lamps 194
Headlamps 9007
Rear stop/turn/tail lamps 3157K
Backup lamps 3156K
Rear license plate lamps 168
High-mount brake lamp See a dealer or qualified technician
Footwell courtesy lamps 168
Reading lamps 3886X
Dome lamp 6411
Glove box lamp 168
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Interior bulbs
Check the operation of all of the bulbs periodically.
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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.
Locking the doors
Turn the key in the door cylinder to lock the driver’s door.Note:
Locking the driver’s door using a key does not arm the perimeter alarm.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T”shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The“T”shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
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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 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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