Ford Taurus 1997 Owner's Manual page 36

Seating and safety restraints
• ashtray (push to
open)
The release for the utility compartment is on the
front of the console, just below the armrest. Press
and release at the ridges to open.
If your vehicle is
equipped with the
column shift, it has a
center console in the
center front seating
position.
The center console has the same features as the full
console. To open the storage compartment, raise the
armrest and pull the strap on the seat up and
toward the front of the vehicle. The cupholders in
the center console can be removed for cleaning.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
(IF EQUIPPED)
Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the
pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward
to lock in. Make sure the mat does not interfere with
the operation of the accelerator and brake pedal. To
remove the floor mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
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