Ford Thunderbird (2004 year). Manual — part 16

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 OFF position.

Autolock

The autolock feature will lock the vehicle’s doors when:
• all the doors are closed,
• the ignition is in the 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 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 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 RUN
position.

2. Press the driver door unlock
control three times.

3. Turn the ignition key from RUN
to OFF.

4. Press the driver door unlock control three times.

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5. Turn the ignition back to RUN. 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 OFF.

SECURILOCK

姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLock

娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization

system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started
unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The
SecuriLock

娂 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 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 RUN position, the indicator will glow for 3

seconds to indicate normal system functionality.

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock

娂 system, the indicator will flash

rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 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 2
(OFF) position.

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Automatic disarming

Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with a coded key disarms
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 with two coded keys (or three keys, if the
valet feature is available). Only a coded key will start your vehicle.
Spare coded keys may be purchased from an authorized Ford dealer. An
authorized Ford dealer can also program your coded key, or you can do
it yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys.

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 the coded key.
If any of these items are present, you need to prevent these objects from
touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects cannot
damage the coded 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 OFF position and restart the engine with
all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check
to make sure the coded key is an approved Ford coded 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 correct coded key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the
wrong coded key may 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

娂 keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you

will need two previously programmed coded 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 programmed coded keys are available, you must take
your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer to have the spare coded
key(s) programmed.

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

1. Insert the first previously
programmed coded key into the
ignition from 2 (OFF) 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 2 (OFF)
position and remove the first coded
key from the ignition.

3. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position,
insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and
turn the ignition from the 2 (OFF) 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 2 (OFF) position and remove the second
coded key from the ignition.

5. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position,
insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition
and turn the ignition from 2 (OFF) to 4 (RUN) (maintain ignition in the
4 (RUN) position for at least three seconds). This step will program your
new key to a coded 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 new coded 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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