Ford Taurus Owner's Manual page 251

Power Windows ...........................47
R
Radio ......................................15, 18
Rear window defroster ...............28
Relays ........................................181
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................77
locking/unlocking doors ...........71
opening the trunk .....................75
Roadside assistance ..................172
Roof rack .....................................70
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........106
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................91, 94–97, 99
Safety defects, reporting ..........197
Safety restraints ............91, 94–100
belt minder .............................102
extension assembly ................106
for adults .............................95–97
for children .....................116–117
lap belt ....................................100
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................92
safety belt maintenance .........106
warning light and chime ........102
Safety seats for children ..........119
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................86
child safety seats ....................119
front seats .................................87
Servicing your vehicle ..............204
2005 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Setting the clock
AM/FM/Cassette ........................15
AM/FM/CD .................................18
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........134
Spark plugs, specifications ......236,
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................238, 240
Speed control ..............................49
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......162
Starting your
vehicle ........................159–160, 162
jump starting ..........................182
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................46
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................46
Tires ...........................129–130, 134
alignment ................................146
care ..........................................144
changing ..........................134, 136
checking the pressure ............132
inspecting and inflating .........131
label .........................................144
replacing ..................................134
rotating ....................................147
safety practices .......................146
sidewall information ...............140
snow tires and chains ............148
spare tire .................................135
terminology .............................130
tire grades ...............................130
treadwear ........................129, 145
Towing .......................................155
recreational towing .................158
trailer towing ..........................155
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