Table Of Contents - Ford Taurus 2005 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Special Instructions7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning And Control Lights10
Service Engine Soon10
Check Fuel Cap10
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System11
Air Bag Readiness11
Safety Belt11
Engine Oil Pressure12
Traction Control Active12
Speed Control12
Securilock Anti-Theft System12
Gauges13
Speedometer13
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge13
Tachometer14
Fuel Gauge14
Odometer14
Trip Odometer14
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette/Mach Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo Cassette (If Equipped)15
Entertainment Systems15
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd18
Cd Changer (If Equipped)20
Radio Frequencies21
Radio Reception Factors21
Cassette/Player Care21
Cd/Cd Player Care22
Audio System Warranty And Service22
Climate Controls23
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System23
Operating Tips24
Automatic Temperature Control System (If Equipped)25
Fahrenheit/Celsius Temperature26
Rear Window Defroster28
Cabin Air Filter28
Lights29
Headlamp Control29
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)29
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)29
High Beams30
Flash To Pass30
Panel Dimmer Control30
Aiming The Headlamps31
Vertical Aim Adjustment31
Turn Signal Control32
Interior Lamps32
Map Lamps/Dome Lamp (Without Moon Roof)32
Dome Lamp (With Moon Roof)33
Map Lamps (With Moon Roof)33
Rear Dome Lamp (Wagon Only)34
Headlamp Condensation34
Replacing Exterior Bulbs34
Using The Right Bulbs34
Bulb Replacement34
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs36
To Install The New Bulb37
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Cornering Lamp Bulbs38
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Assembly — Sedan Only39
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs — Wagon Only40
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs — Decklid Spoiler41
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs42
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs43
Driver Controls45
Multi-Function Lever45
Windshield Wiper45
Windshield Washer45
Changing The Wiper Blades46
Tilt Steering Wheel47
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)47
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)47
Steering Wheel Adjustment47
Power Windows48
One Touch Down48
Window Lock48
Accessory Delay49
Mirrors49
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)49
Power Side View Mirrors49
Heated Outside Mirrors50
Setting Speed Control50
Disengaging Speed Control51
Resuming A Set Speed51
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control51
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control52
Turning Off Speed Control52
Moon Roof (If Equipped)53
To Open The Moon Roof53
Homelink Wireless Control System (If Equipped)53
Programming54
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming56
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System56
Message Center57
Erasing Homelink Buttons57
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button57
Selectable Features58
Reset58
Odometer/Trip Odometer58
Distance To Empty (Dte)58
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)59
Distance To Empty/Average Fuel Economy For Ffv-Equipped Vehicles59
Trip Elapsed Drive Time59
Outside Air Temperature (If Equipped)60
Compass Display (If Equipped)60
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment60
Setup Menu62
Language62
Units (English/Metric)63
System Check63
System Warnings63
Center Console66
Cell Phone Use67
Positive Retention Floor Mat68
Interior Trunk Control (Sedans)68
Liftgate (Wagon Only)68
Cargo Area Features69
Storage Compartment (Wagon)69
Cargo Net (If Equipped) (Wagon)69
Cargo Cover (If Equipped) (Wagon)69
Rewinding The Shade70
Luggage Rack (If Equipped) (Wagon)71
Cargo Utility Hooks (Sedan)71
Locks And Security72
Keys72
Autolock (If Equipped)72
Smart Unlocking Feature73
Childproof Door Locks73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release74
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)75
Unlocking The Doors75
Locking The Doors76
Sounding A Panic Alarm76
Opening The Trunk76
Replacing The Battery76
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters77
To Replace The Battery77
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters78
Illuminated Entry78
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry79
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps79
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)80
Programming A Personal Entry Code80
Erasing Personal Codes81
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry81
Relock82
To Deactivate/Reactivate The Autolock Feature Using The Power Door Unlock Control82
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System82
Theft Indicator83
Automatic Arming83
Automatic Disarming83
Replacement Keys84
Programming Spare Keys84
Perimeter Alarm System (If Equipped)85
Arming The System85
Disarming The System86
Triggering The Anti-Theft System86
Adjustable Head Restraints (Front Seats)87
Seating And Safety Restraints87
Using The Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)88
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat (If Equipped)88
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)89
Rear Seats90
2Nd Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped)90
3Rd Seat (If Equipped) (Wagon Only)90
To Open Up The Seat91
Safety Restraints92
Personal Safety System92
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?92
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints93
Front Crash Severity Sensor93
Driver's Seat Position Sensor93
Front Passenger Sensing System93
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors94
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners94
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors94
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational95
Safety Belt Precautions95
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts96
Energy Management Retractors97
Vehicle Sensitive Mode97
Automatic Locking Mode97
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode98
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode98
Safety Belt Pretensioner99
Safety Belt Usage Sensors100
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment100
Lap Belts100
Adjusting The Center Front Lap Belt100
Safety Belts For Rear-Facing Occupants (Wagon Only)101
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime102
Beltminder103
One Time Disable106
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder106
Safety Belt Extension Assembly107
Safety Belt Maintenance107
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)108
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions109
Children And Air Bags111
How Do The Air Bag Supplemental Restraints Work?111
Determining If The System Is Operational115
Side Air Bag System (If Equipped)115
How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?116
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles117
Safety Restraints For Children117
Important Child Restraint Precautions117
Children And Safety Belts118
Child Booster Seats118
When Children Should Use Booster Seats118
Types Of Booster Seats119
Safety Seats For Children120
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts120
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats120
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts122
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Lap Belt Seating Positions124
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps125
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors127
Tires, Wheels And Loading130
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading130
Treadwear130
Traction Aa A B C130
Glossary Of Tire Terminology131
Temperature A B C131
Tire Information131
Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires132
Tire Inflation132
Inspecting Your Tires133
Inflating Your Tires133
Tire Replacement Requirements135
Changing The Tires135
Temporary Spare Tire Information135
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information (If Equipped)136
Tire Change Procedure137
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications140
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall141
Information on "P" Type Tires141
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires144
Information on "T" Type Tires145
Location Of The Tire Label145
Tire Care146
Tire Wear146
Safety Practices147
Highway Hazards147
Tire And Wheel Alignment147
Tire Rotation148
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)148
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)149
Snow Tires And Chains150
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer150
Base Curb Weight150
Vehicle Curb Weight151
Payload151
Cargo Weight152
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)153
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)153
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)153
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)154
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)154
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)154
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight155
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit155
Trailer Towing156
Preparing To Tow157
Hitches157
Safety Chains157
Trailer Brakes158
Trailer Lamps158
Driving While You Tow158
Servicing After Towing158
Recreational Towing159
All Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles159
Driving160
Starting160
Positions Of The Ignition160
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle160
Important Safety Precautions161
Starting The Engine163
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)163
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions163
Brakes164
Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)164
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes164
Important Ventilating Information164
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) (If Equipped)165
Using Abs165
Abs Warning Lamp165
Traction Control166
Parking Brake166
Park Brake Warning Chime166
Steering167
Automatic Transaxle Operation168
Brake-Shift Interlock168
Transmission Operation168
Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle169
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle170
Driving Through Water172
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow172
Roadside Emergencies173
Getting Roadside Assistance173
Using Roadside Assistance173
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch174
Hazard Flasher Switch174
Reset Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch175
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color176
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel176
Fuses And Relays176
Fuses Codes177
Power Distribution Box179
High-Current Fuses180
Jump Starting Your Vehicle182
Preparing Your Vehicle182
Connecting The Jumper Cables183
Jump Starting184
Removing The Jumper Cables185
Wrecker Towing187
Customer Assistance188
Additional Assistance189
Making A Decision193
Oral Presentations193
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program194
Ford Extended Service Plan194
Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada195
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)196
Cleaning197
Washing The Exterior197
Waxing197
Paint Chips197
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers198
Engine198
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts199
Windows And Wiper Blades200
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens200
Interior200
Leather Seats (If Equipped)201
Interior Trim201
Underbody201
Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Car Care Products202
Service Recommendations203
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle203
Working With The Engine Off203
Maintenance And Specifications203
Opening The Hood204
Working With The Engine On204
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment205
Windshield Washer Fluid207
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate (Wagon)208
Checking The Engine Oil208
Adding Engine Oil210
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations211
Battery212
Engine Coolant214
Checking Engine Coolant214
Adding Engine Coolant215
Recycled Engine Coolant217
Coolant Refill Capacity218
Severe Climates218
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels219
Fuel Information219
Fuel Filler Cap221
Choosing The Right Fuel222
Octane Recommendations223
Unleaded Gasoline Engines223
Ffv Engine (If Equipped)223
Fuel Quality223
Cleaner Air224
Running Out Of Fuel224
Fuel Filter224
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy225
Measuring Techniques225
Filling The Tank225
Calculating Fuel Economy225
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits226
Habits226
Maintenance227
Conditions227
Epa Window Sticker227
Emission Control System228
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)229
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing229
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid230
3.0L V6 Vulcan Engine231
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine231
Brake Fluid Reservoir232
Transmission Fluid232
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid232
Low Fluid Level233
Correct Fluid Level233
High Fluid Level233
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels233
Motorcraft Part Numbers234
Refill Capacities235
Lubricant Specifications236
Engine Data237
Vehicle Dimensions237
Identifying Your Vehicle239
Certification Label239
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)240
Engine Number240
Accessories241
Index243