Ford Thunderbird (2004 year). Manual — part 17

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM

The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle.

If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership to
aid in troubleshooting.

Arming the system

When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
turn signal lamps and will sound the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
• Press the

control on the remote entry transmitter.

• Press the driver or passenger door lock control while the door is open.

Disarming the system

You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
• Unlock the doors by pressing the

control on your remote entry

transmitter.

• Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front

of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms.

Triggering the anti-theft system

The armed system will be triggered if any door, the trunk or the hood is
opened without using the key or the remote entry transmitter.

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SEATING

Notes:

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of
injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Adjustable head restraints

Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.
Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as
possible behind your head.

The head restraints can be moved
up and down.

Push control to lower head restraint.

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Using the manual lumbar support

The lumbar control is located on the
front of the driver’s seat cushion.

Turn to adjust lumbar support.

Using the manual recline function

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.

The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright position
and the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the

vehicle is moving.

To adjust the front seatback using
the manual recliner:
• Lift and hold the handle located

on the side of the seat.

• Lean against the seatback to

adjust it to your desired position.
You can recline the seat back or
bring it forward.

• Release the handle when the

desired position has been
reached.

Adjusting the driver’s power seat

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring
people in a collision or sudden stop.

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The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright position
and the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the

vehicle is moving.

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

The seat position control is located on the outboard side of the seat
cushion.

Press front to raise or lower the
front portion of the seat cushion.

Press rear to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.

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