Gauges; Speedometer; Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge - Ford 2011 Taurus Owner's Manual

Instrument Cluster
Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver's door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver's door is opened.

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between "H" and
"C"). If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine
and let the engine cool.
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2011 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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