Table Of Contents - Ford Taurus Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Breaking-In The Vehicle5
Warning Symbols In This Guide5
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Emission Warranty6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Special Instructions7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Instrument Cluster10
Warning And Control Lights10
Service Engine Soon Light10
Check Fuel Cap Light10
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System Light11
Air Bag Readiness Light11
Safety Belt Chime11
Engine Oil Pressure Light12
Speed Control Light12
Securilock Anti-Theft System Light12
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime12
Gauges13
Speedometer13
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge13
Tachometer14
Fuel Gauge14
Odometer14
Trip Odometer14
Entertainment Systems15
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette/Mach Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo Cassette15
Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo/Single Cd Player18
Cd Changer20
Radio Frequencies21
Radio Reception Factors21
Cassette/Player Care21
Cd And Cd Player Care22
Climate Controls23
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System23
Air Flow Selections23
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System Operating Tips24
Automatic Temperature Control System25
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control25
Fahrenheit/Celsius Temperature26
Automatic Temperature Control System Operating Tips27
Rear Window Defroster28
Cabin Air Filter28
Lights29
Headlamp Control29
Autolamp Control29
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)29
Panel Dimmer Control30
High Beams30
Flash To Pass30
Aiming The Headlamps31
Vertical Aim Adjustment31
Turn Signal Control32
Interior Lamps32
Map Lamps/Dome Lamp32
Map Lamps (With Moon Roof)33
Rear Dome Lamp (Wagon Only)33
Bulb Replacement34
Headlamp Condensation34
Replacing Exterior Bulbs34
Using The Right Bulbs34
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs35
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 Only39
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs — Decklid Spoiler40
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs41
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs42
Driver Controls44
Multi-Function Lever44
Windshield Wiper44
Rear Window Wiper And Washer (Wagon Only)44
Changing The Wiper Blades45
Tilt Steering Wheel46
Illuminated Visor Mirror46
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)46
Steering Wheel Adjustment46
Power Windows47
One Touch Down47
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter47
Window Lock48
Accessory Delay48
Mirrors48
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror48
Speed Control49
Power Side View Mirrors49
Heated Outside Mirrors49
Disengaging Speed Control50
Resuming A Set Speed50
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control51
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control51
Moon Roof52
Turning Off Speed Control52
Homelink Wireless Control System53
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming55
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System56
Erasing Homelink Buttons56
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button56
Message Center57
Selectable Features57
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)58
Distance To Empty/Average Fuel Economy For Ffv-Equipped Vehicles58
Trip Elapsed Drive Time59
Outside Air Temperature59
Compass Display59
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment60
Setup Menu61
Language61
Units (English/Metric)62
System Check62
System Warnings63
Center Console66
Cell Phone Use66
Positive Retention Floor Mat67
Interior Trunk Control (Sedans)67
Liftgate (Wagon Only)68
Cargo Area Features68
Storage Compartment (Wagon)68
Cargo Net (If Equipped) (Wagon)68
To Install The Shade69
Rewinding The Shade69
Luggage Rack (Wagon)70
Cargo Utility Hooks (Sedan)70
Locks And Security71
Keys71
Power Door Locks71
Autolock71
Smart Unlocking Feature72
Childproof Door Locks72
Interior Luggage Compartment Release73
Remote Entry System74
Unlocking The Doors74
Locking The Doors75
Sounding A Panic Alarm75
Opening The Trunk75
Replacing The Battery75
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters76
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters77
Illuminated Entry77
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry78
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps78
Keyless Entry System79
Programming A Personal Entry Code79
Erasing Personal Codes80
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry80
Relock80
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System81
To Deactivate/Reactivate The Autolock Feature Using The Power Door Unlock Control81
Theft Indicator82
Automatic Arming82
Automatic Disarming82
Replacement Keys82
Programming Spare Keys83
Perimeter Alarm System84
Arming The System84
Disarming The System85
Triggering The Anti-Theft System85
Seating And Safety Restraints86
Adjustable Head Restraints (Front Seats)86
Using The Manual Lumbar Support87
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat87
Adjusting The Front Power Seat88
Rear Seats89
2Nd Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat89
3Rd Seat (If Equipped) (Wagon Only)89
Safety Restraints91
Personal Safety System91
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints92
Front Crash Severity Sensor92
Driver's Seat Position Sensor92
Front Passenger Sensing System92
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors93
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners93
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors93
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational94
Safety Belt Precautions94
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts95
Energy Management Retractors96
Vehicle Sensitive Mode96
Automatic Locking Mode96
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode97
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode97
Safety Belt Pretensioner98
Safety Belt Usage Sensors99
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment99
Lap Belts100
Adjusting The Center Front Lap Belt100
Safety Belts For Rear-Facing Occupants (Wagon Only)100
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime102
Beltminder102
One Time Disable105
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature105
Safety Belt Extension Assembly106
Safety Belt Maintenance106
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)107
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions108
Steps You Can Take To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Airbag109
Children And Airbags110
How Do The Airbag Supplemental Restraints Work110
Front Passenger Sensing System Information111
Determining If The System Is Operational114
Side Airbag System114
How Does The Side Airbag System Work115
Child Restraints116
Important Child Restraint Precautions116
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles116
Children And Safety Belts117
Child Booster Seats117
When Children Should Use Booster Seats117
Types Of Booster Seats118
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts119
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats119
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts121
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Lap Belt Seating Positions123
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps124
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors126
Tires, Wheels And Loading129
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading129
Treadwear129
Traction Aa A B C129
Temperature A B C130
Glossary Of Tire Terminology130
Tire Information130
Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires131
Tire Inflation131
Inspecting Your Tires132
Inflating Your Tires132
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure132
Tire Replacement Requirements134
Changing Tires134
Temporary Spare Tire Information134
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information135
Tire Change Procedure136
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications139
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall140
Information On "P" Type Tires140
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires143
Tire Care144
Information on "T" Type Tires144
Location Of The Tire Label144
Tire Wear145
Safety Practices146
Highway Hazards146
Tire And Wheel Alignment146
Tire Rotation147
Snow Tires And Chains148
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer149
Base Curb Weight149
Vehicle Curb Weight149
Payload150
Cargo Weight151
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)152
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)152
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)152
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)153
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)153
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)153
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight154
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit154
Trailer Towing155
Preparing To Tow156
Hitches156
Safety Chains157
Trailer Brakes157
Trailer Lamps157
Driving While You Tow157
Recreational Towing158
All Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles158
Trailer Towing Tips158
Driving159
Starting159
Positions Of The Ignition159
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle159
Important Safety Precautions160
Starting The Engine162
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)162
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)162
Brakes163
Using The Engine Block Heater163
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes163
Important Ventilating Information163
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)164
Using Abs164
Abs Warning Lamp164
Traction Control165
Parking Brake165
Park Brake Warning Chime165
Steering166
Automatic Transaxle Operation167
Brake-Shift Interlock167
Transmission Operation167
Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle168
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle169
P (Park)169
R (Reverse)170
N (Neutral)170
D (Drive)170
1 (First)170
Driving Through Water171
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow171
Roadside Emergencies172
Getting Roadside Assistance172
Hazard Flasher Switch173
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch173
To Reset The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch174
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color175
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel175
Fuses And Relays175
The Fuses Are Coded As Follows (Table)176
Power Distribution Box179
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded As Follows (Table)180
Relays181
Jump Starting182
Connecting The Jumper Cables183
Jump Starting Procedure185
Removing The Jumper Cables185
Wrecker Towing187
Customer Assistance189
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)197
Cleaning198
Washing The Exterior198
Waxing198
Paint Chips198
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers199
Engine Cleaning199
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts200
3.0L Vulcan Engine200
3.0L Duratec Engine200
Windows And Wiper Blades Cleaning201
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens Cleaning201
Interior Cleaning201
Leather Seats Cleaning202
Interior Trim Cleaning202
Underbody Cleaning202
Forn And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products203
Maintenance And Specifications204
Service Recommendations204
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle204
Working With The Engine Off204
Opening The Hood205
Working With The Engine On205
Engine Compartment Components - 3.0L V6 Vulcan Engine206
Engine Compartment Components - 3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine207
Windshield Washing Fluid208
Engine Oil209
Checking The Engine Oil209
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate (Wagon)209
Adding Engine Oil211
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations212
Battery213
Engine Coolant215
Checking Engine Coolant215
Adding Engine Coolant216
Recycled Engine Coolant218
Coolant Refill Capacity219
Severe Climates219
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels220
Fuel Information220
Refueling222
Fuel Filler Cap223
Choosing The Right Fuel223
Octane Recommendations224
Unleaded Gasoline Engines224
Ffv Engine224
Fuel Quality224
Cleaner Air225
Running Out Of Fuel225
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy226
Measuring Techniques226
Fuel Filter226
Filling The Tank226
Calculating Fuel Economy227
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits227
Maintenance228
Conditions228
Emission Control System229
Epa Window Sticker229
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)230
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing231
Power Steering Fluid232
Brake Fluid234
Transmission Fluid234
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid234
Low Fluid Level235
Correct Fluid Level235
High Fluid Level235
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels235
Part Numbers236
Refill Capacities237
Lubricant Specifications238
Engine Data240
Vehicle Dimensions240
Identifying Your Vehicle242
Certification Label242
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)243
Engine Number243
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations244
Accessories245
Index247