Ford Thunderbird (2004 year). Manual — part 14

CELL PHONE USE

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to

avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
• Utility compartment
• Cupholders
• Ash tray

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

Position the driver floor mat so that
the eyelet is over the pointed end of
the retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.

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KEYS

The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.

You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.

Refer to SecuriLock

娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press the top of the control to
unlock all doors and the bottom to
lock all doors.

When the vehicle’s security system
is armed, the power door locks and
remote trunk release control are
disabled; these features will not
work until the security system is
disarmed.

Smart locks

With the key in any ignition position:
• The driver’s door will automatically unlock if it is locked by the

driver’s power unlock control while the driver’s door is open.

The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and
performing one of the following actions:
• Pressing the power unlock control on the driver’s door with the doors

closed.

• Pressing the power unlock control on the passenger door with the

doors closed.

• Operating the remote entry transmitter.
• Operating the driver’s door with a key.

Door key unlocking/locking

Unlocking the doors

Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door.

The illuminated entry feature will turn on all the interior lamps for 25
seconds or until the ignition is turned to the 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 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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Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment

locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.

On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high

temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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.

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