Ford Thunderbird (2004 year). Manual — part 5

16. EXT control: Press to display
the outside air temperature. Press
again to return to interior
temperature. Exterior readings are most accurate when the vehicle is
moving.

17. Temperature conversion:
Press to toggle between Fahrenheit
and Celsius temperature on the
DEATC display only. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be
displayed in half-degree increments.

OPERATING TIPS
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle:

Do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.
Do not drive with recirculation engaged.

• In order to allow the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet

vents, do not leave the air flow selector in the OFF position when the
vehicle is parked.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• With the ignition in the OFF position after operating the vehicle, some

vehicle sounds related to the climate control system may be heard.

• Approximately two minutes after key off, the air distribution doors

may adjust their positions as part of the normal operating process.

• Demisters, located at the far left and right sides of the dash, usually

blow out a small amount of airflow in order to reduce side window
fogging.

• Outboard panel registers, located at the left and right sides of the

dash, blowout a small amount of airflow when in Floor, Floor/Defrost,
and Defrost modes. This also reduces side window fogging.

EXT

F C

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• Do not place items over the

climate temperature sensor grid.
This may cause improper
operation of the system.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Ensure that recirculation is disengaged.

3. Set the temperature control to full heat.

4. Set the highest fan speed

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

Press the rear window defroster
control to clear the rear window of
thin ice or fog. The light above the
control will illuminate to indicate
that the rear defrost is operating.

The ignition must be in the RUN position and the engine running in
order to operate the rear window defroster.

The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined
amount of time, if a low battery condition is detected, or if the ignition is
turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the rear window
defroster at any time, press the control again.

R

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CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a Cabin air filter. The particulate air
filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne
particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the
interior of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the
following benefits to customers:
• Improves the customer’s driving comfort by reducing particle

concentration

• Improves the interior compartment cleanliness
• Protects the climate control components from particle deposits
The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille
on the passenger side of the vehicle.

For more information, or to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or
Mercury Dealer.

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MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking

lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

Note: The instrument panel lamps will only turn on if the autolamp
control has determined it is night.

Autolamp control

The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the master lighting
switch.

The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a preselected period of
time after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
• To turn autolamps on, rotate the

control counterclockwise. The preselected time lapse is adjustable up
to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control
counterclockwise.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (Canada Only)

Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate with automatic transmission:
• the ignition must be in the RUN position;
• the headlamp control is in the OFF position, Parking lamps position,

or Autolamp position when the autolamp function has not turned on
the headlamps (daytime); and

• the transmission is out of Park.

AUTO

Lights

Lights

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