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• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Table of Contents Introductory Information … 1 Safety Restraints … 9 Starting Your Taurus … 59 Warning Lights and Gauges … 71 Instrument Panel Controls … 91 Steering Column Controls … 115 Features … 125 Electronic Sound Systems … 169 Driving Your Taurus …

• Page 4: Introductory Information

  Introductory Information Ford’s Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail.

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  This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.
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  Canadian Owners — French Version French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.
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  If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you can get a new one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of this owner guide.

• Page 8: Safety Labels

  The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Do not use special “break-in”…

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  Ford, however, believes that continual improvement in customer satisfaction is a high priority. For this reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by…
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  Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong detergents. Cleaning Plastic Parts Some of your vehicle’s exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if necessary.

• Page 11: Safety Restraints

  Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada the law requires their use. Safety belts provide best restraint when: the seatback is upright the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) the lap belt is snug and low on the hips…

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  RWARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
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  RWARNING Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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  Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your forward movement.
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  Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts — front and rear outboard seating positions While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle. Safety Belts for Front Outboard Passenger and Rear Outboard Seating Positions (Except Wagon Rear-Facing Seat) Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking…
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  Automatic locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and will remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the occupant freedom of movement. This mode provides the following: A tight lap/shoulder belt on the occupant.
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  NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in this chapter. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Driver and right front passenger You can adjust the shoulder belt height to one of five (5) positions.
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  RWARNING Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Be sure the shoulder belt is properly positioned on your shoulder each time you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is a greater risk of severe injury in a collision.
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  To fasten the belt, pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder belt portion of the safety belt crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If the belt is twisted remove the twist. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for your seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch.
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  While you are fastened in the seat belt, the shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement.
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  Center Occupant Rear Safety Belt (Sedan) The safety belt in the center rear seating position has a detachable shoulder belt. To attach the shoulder belt to the lap belt, pull the shoulder belt out from the retractor in the seatback and insert the lap belt connecting pin into the wide end of the key-slot on the shoulder belt as shown in Figure 1.
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  The reverse side of the shoulder belt attached to the lap belt RWARNING The rear center lap belt must be tightened separately from the shoulder strap. The lap belt must fit snugly, and as low as possible around the hips. Do not wear around your waist.

• Page 23: Lap Belts

  Lap Belts The lap belts in the center front seating position (if equipped) and center rear seat do not adjust automatically. You must adjust them to fit snugly and as low as possible around your hips. Do not wear the lap belt around your waist. The front center seat belt buckle and tongue are stowed in a pocket between the seat cushion and seatback.

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  To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the end of the buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch from the buckle. RWARNING The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist.

• Page 25: Safety Belt Maintenance

  (slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision…

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  The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts RWARNING Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to be properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. RWARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is provided.
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  RWARNING If a passenger is not properly seated and restrained, an inflating air bag could cause serious injury. Your vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger air bag. Air bags deploy with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Front passengers, especially children and small adults, must never sit on the front edge of the seat, stand near the glove compartment of the…
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  For further information about the proper mounting of equipment in the front seat of this vehicle, please refer to Ford’s brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.
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  How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of the driver and passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The driver air bag is in the center of the steering wheel.
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  If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the severity of the impact and activate the air bags if necessary. The air bag system is designed to deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions more severe than hitting a parked vehicle (of similar size and weight) head-on at about 28 mph (45 km/h).
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  Inflated driver-side air bag Inflated passenger-side air bag…
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  If any of these things happen, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the air bag Supplemental Restraint System may not function…

• Page 33: Safety Restraints For Children

  Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bags MUST be disposed of by qualified personnel. Safety Restraints for Children In the U.S.

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  RWARNING Passengers should not be allowed to ride in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a seat with a fastened seat belt are much more likely to suffer serious injury in a collision. Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to passengers.
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  Always follow the safety seat manufacturer’s instructions when installing and using the safety seat. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage.
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  The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air bag could push the top of the rear-facing seat against the vehicle seatback, armrests or console. Rear-facing infant seats must always be secured in the rear seat. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
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  Safety belt buckle placement for child seats Installing Child Safety Seats in the Front Passenger Seat and Outer Rear Seating Positions Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats.
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  If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front seating position, move vehicle seat as far back as possible. 1. Position the child seat on the passenger seat of the vehicle. 2. Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together.
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  3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. See Figure 2. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. Routing the lap/shoulder belt…
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  Buckling the belt…
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  4. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. At this time, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child seat restraint mode). See Figure 4. Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode 5.
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  Allowing shoulder belt to retract Removing slack from belt…
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  6. Before placing the child in the child seat, forcibly tilt the seat from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that the seat is securely held in place, Figure 7. Checking that the seat is secure…
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  7. Double check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Try to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the belt is in the automatic locking mode, Figure 8. Checking the retractor 8. Check to make sure that the child seat is properly secured prior to each use.
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  RWARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of…
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  Attachment holes (at each rear outboard seating position) have been provided in your vehicle to attach anchor hardware, if required. Kits can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.
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  Finding the tether anchors in the wagon 1. Behind the second seat, find the plastic snap-on covers for the floor anchors. 2. Use a screwdriver or coin to snap the covers off the anchor in a rearward and upward direction. Remove the covers completely. 3.
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  Built-In Child Seat (Wagon — If equipped) The second row seat may include an optional built-in child safety seat on the passenger side. The child restraint is to be used only by children who are at least one year old, weigh between 9 and 27 kilograms (20 and 60 pounds) and whose shoulders (top) are below the shoulder harness slots in the seatback.
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  RWARNING Always adjust the lap and shoulder harness belts provided with this child seat snugly around your child. RWARNING Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle. RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather;…
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  1. Pull and release flap from top of seatback. See Figure 1. NOTE: The child seat cannot be opened unless the seatback is latched in the upright position. Figure 1: Releasing the flap 2. Grasp the child seat at the top of the seatback and pull the top forward to release the latch.
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  3. Continue to unfold the child seat until it rests on the seat as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: Opening the built-in child seat 4. Read the information and warnings on the child seat cushion and shoulder safety belt. Refer to Figure 4.
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  5. If connected, squeeze the top and the bottom of the right half of the chest clip and pull to separate both halves. 6. Place the child on the child seat and position the shoulder belts over each shoulder. Refer to Figure 5.
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  7. Insert either the left or right safety belt tongue into the single opening of the crotch safety belt buckle as shown in Figure 6. (It does not matter which tongue is inserted first.) Then insert the other tongue. Allow belts to retract and fit snugly.
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  Figure 6: Fastening the crotch safety belt buckle…
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  8. Fasten both halves of the chest clip below the child’s shoulders and adjust it to comfortably hold the shoulder belts in place on the child’s chest. The color green must appear in the indicator window when fastened. (The purpose of this clip is to position the shoulder belts correctly on the child’s shoulders.
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  Figure 7: Securing the chest clip…
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  9. Pull the shoulder belts out to ensure that the crotch safety belt buckle is securely fastened and the retractor is locked. Refer to Figure 8. Figure 8: Checking for securely latched buckle and locked retractor 10. If the belts become too tight, unbuckle the crotch safety belt buckle, allow belts to retract, then reinsert both belt tongues.
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  Dealer technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the child restraints…
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  Built-in child seat maintenance Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts system of your child seat. See your Ford dealer if the shoulder belt webbing is frayed, or if the buckle and tongue are damaged and/or do not function properly.
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  To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and…

• Page 61: Starting Your Taurus

  Starting Your Taurus Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in the ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle’s electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running.

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  ON allows you to test your vehicle’s warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs.

• Page 63: Warning Lights And Gauges

  RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as animals.

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  Starting Your Engine To start your engine: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. 3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine.
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  Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. After you start the engine, let it idle for a few seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in gear.
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  To turn the heater on, simply plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that you use a 110-volt circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
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  For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before you start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can plug it in at night to start your vehicle the following morning.
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  The right side of the trunk in the sedan Inside the right side service panel in the wagon RWARNING If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service.
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  If your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. 2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. 3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button on the fuel pump shut-off switch down.
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  Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running.
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  Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to bring in outside air.

• Page 72: Warning Lights And Gauges

  Warning Lights and Gauges In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are grouped together on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a cluster. Your vehicle has one of the following clusters: Standard cluster Optional cluster SHO cluster If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the following pages.

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  Indicator Lights and Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety belt. The following conditions will take place: If the driver’s safety belt is not buckled when the key is turned to the ON position, the light will activate for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
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  Brake system warning light This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the START position. It normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you release the parking brake.
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  This light comes on every time you turn your ignition key to the ON or START position. The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
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  3. Check the engine’s oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in the Index.) If you do not follow these instructions, engine damage could result. To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground.
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  RWARNING If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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  Air bag readiness light Service Engine Soon Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to monitor the operation of the powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to check the function of the vehicle’s powertrain control system during normal operation.
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  This light comes on when you turn the ignition key to ON, but should turn off when the engine starts. If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to ON or if it comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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  On the fourth engine start up, the Service Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to have the engine serviced. Under certain conditions, the Service Engine Soon light may come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed.
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  Turn Signal Indicator Lights The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the direction in which you are going to be turning. Cruise Control Indicator Light (If equipped) This light comes on when the cruise control ON switch is pressed. It turns off when the cruise control OFF switch is pressed or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
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  You should have your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer or qualified service technician to restore the benefits of the anti-lock feature. See Anti-lock brakes in the Index for more information. Anti-lock brake system warning light Gauges Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition is in the ON position.
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  conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up hills in hot weather, the pointer may move to the top of the Normal band. Engine coolant temperature gauge If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the Normal band, the engine coolant is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage.
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  Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. Odometer The odometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers) your vehicle has been driven. Trip Odometer The trip odometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) your vehicle has been driven since the last reset.
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  Low Coolant Light and Chime This light indicates that the level of the engine coolant is low inside the coolant reservoir. Low coolant light This light comes on for a few seconds when your ignition key is turned to the ON position, but should turn off when the engine starts.
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  This light will come on to show a rear tail lamp burnout when the light switch is turned to the parking lamp or headlamp position. This light will come on to show a brakelamp burnout only when the brake pedal is pressed. The light will stay on until the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
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  Overdrive Off Indicator This light tells you that the Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) switch on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light is on, the transaxle will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the O/D OFF switch located below the gearshift release button on the floor gearshift or located on the end of the column gearshift will return the vehicle to “overdrive on”…

• Page 91: Instrument Panel Controls

  Instrument Panel Controls The main controls for the climate control system, clock, and radio are in the oval Integrated Control Panel on the instrument panel. The controls for the lights and climate control air registers are also on the instrument panel. Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.

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  The Climate Control Systems Your vehicle has one of the following climate control systems: Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) System If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see the diagrams on the following pages. Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System The knobs that control the manual heating and air…
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  MAX A/C MAX A/C uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. It allows for faster cooling but is noisier than A/C. The airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. A/C uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter that MAX A/C, but not as economical.
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  P (Floor and defrost) This brings in outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used for heating or ventilation. V (Defrost) This brings in outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
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  To turn your EATC on, press the AUTO button or any of the six manual override buttons along the bottom of the control. To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button. When the system is off, the Display window will be blank (dark).
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  If you want continuous maximum cooling, press the b side of the TEMP button until 60˚F (16˚C) is shown in the display window. Your EATC will cool at maximum and disregard the 60˚F (16˚C) setting until you select a warmer temperature with the a side of the TEMP button.
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  Changing the display from farenheit to celsius To change the temperature display from Farenheit to Celsius, depress the MAX A/C and V F-DEF at the same time and hold them down for about a second. To change back to the original setting, repeat the process.
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  When in AUTO and weather conditions require cooling, the EATC will use outside air or recirculated air, depending on the temperature that is selected. If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging, etc.), the six manual override buttons allow you to select special air discharge locations. The fan speed button allows you to adjust the fan speed to suit your needs.
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  You can override the fan speed at any time. If you use the button to control the fan speed, the EATC will continue to control the temperature but you control the fan speed. To return to auto fan control, press the AUTO button. If you are operating in one of the override functions (S, MAX A/C, etc.), automatic fan control will continue unless you press the fan speed button.
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  VENT button Press this button to select outside air through the instrument panel registers. The display window will show the set temperature and VENT to the lower right of the temperature. Your EATC will heat the air if the temperature you have selected is warmer than the outside air coming into the vehicle.
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  V F-DEF (Front defrost) Press the V F-DEF (front defrost) button to obtain maximum airflow to the windshield. Adjust the temperature setting as required for defrosting. The Display window will show the temperature setting with V to the right of the temperature.
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  Operating tips The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction from your climate control system. In humid weather, select V F-DEF (front defrost) before driving. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few minutes of operation, switch to any desired selection.
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  The button that controls the rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors Clear away any snow that is on the rear window and side view mirrors before using the defroster. With the engine running, push the defrost button. After 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off.

• Page 106: The Interior And Exterior Lights

  To turn on the liftgate window washer, press the d switch. When the d switch is pressed, it also turns on the liftgate wiper. The Interior and Exterior Lights Turning On the Exterior Lights To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, side markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the knob that is to the left of the steering wheel.

• Page 107: Steering Column Controls

  Turning on the high beams To change your headlamps from low to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. To change them back to low beam, pull the lever toward you. For more information about how the high beam headlamps work, see Steering column controls in the Index.

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  NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn on in the flash-to-pass mode during nighttime driving. You may notice that the lights flicker when the vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal condition. RWARNING The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps.
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  The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument panel To set the autolamp: 1. Make sure the headlamp knob is in the OFF position. If the knob for the headlamps is ON, you cancel the autolamp. 2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your vehicle.
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  You can set the autolamp so the headlamps stay on for up to three minutes after you turn your vehicle off. To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle: Turn the thumbwheel as far into the MAX range as you want. The further you move the thumbwheel into the DELAY area (toward the MAX position), the longer the lamps will stay on after you…
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  To dim the instrument panel lights, rotate the thumbwheel down. To turn on the interior lights, turn the thumbwheel all the way up. The interior lights also come on when any side door or the liftgate is opened. Dome Lamps The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and front passenger seats.
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  The dome lamp The dome lamp will stay illuminated if the switch is pushed to the ON position. The dome lamp will stay off if the switch is pushed to the OFF position. When the switch is positioned to the door/middle position, the dome lamp will come on when either of the front doors or the liftgate (wagon) is opened.
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  Cleaning the Interior Lamps Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear water. Battery Saver When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery voltage to the interior lights after 40 minutes.

• Page 114: Steering Column Controls

  Steering Column Controls The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to give you easy access to the controls while you are driving. The Turn Signal Lever You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column to: operate the turn signals turn the high beams on/off…

• Page 115: Windshield Wipers And Washer

  To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward you until it latches. The high beam indicator light turns off. Flashing the Lights To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the headlamp knob is in the on or off position.

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  Variable Interval Wipers In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle has wipers that you can set to operate at varying intervals. For example, you can set the interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles or more often in heavier rain. The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever To set the interval wipers, turn the knob at the end of the turn signal lever toward or away…
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  If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level and fill it if it is low. See the Servicing Your Taurus chapter. If there is enough fluid, consult your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Do not try to clean the windshield when the…

• Page 118: Tilt Steering

  The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to be careful when approaching or passing your vehicle. The flashers work whether your vehicle is running or not. The flashers work for up to two hours when the battery is fully charged and in good condition without draining the battery excessively.

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  The lever to tilt the steering wheel To change the position of the steering column/wheel, pull the release lever on the column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. Cruise Control (If equipped) If your vehicle has cruise control, you can automatically maintain a constant speed at or…
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  The cruise control buttons on the steering wheel To set the cruise control: 1. Press and release the ON switch. The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate to indicate that speed control is in a standby mode. 2.
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  NOTE: If your speed increases above your set speed while driving in j (Overdrive) on a downhill grade, you may want to shift to D (Drive) to reduce vehicle speed (or, turn j [Overdrive] off by depressing the O/D OFF switch on the gearshift lever).
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  NOTE: When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load, you may notice your speed decreasing even if you have the cruise control set. If the speed drops more than 8 to 14 mph (13-23 km/h) it is normal for the automatic cruise control feature to be cancelled.
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  To reset the cruise control to a higher speed, use one of the following procedures: ACCEL — Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch. Release the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the desired speed. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately.

• Page 124: Features

  Features Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read this chapter to find out about standard and optional features. Doors Childproof Locks In addition to standard or power locks, your vehicle has childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these locks, the doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle.

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  To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear door. Find the lever inside the label. Move the lever up to the locked symbol. To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the outside. Move the lever down to the unlocked symbol.
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  Central Locking When you are unlocking the driver or front passenger door with the key, turn it once toward the front of the vehicle to unlock that door only. Turn the key a second time to unlock all doors. Turn the key once toward the rear of the vehicle to lock all doors.
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  Using the Keyless Entry System (If equipped) If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using a key. The buttons for the system are near the outside door handle on the driver’s side. See also Remote Entry System which follows this description.
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  Programming your own entry code You can program a personal code to unlock your vehicle with the keypad. This code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. Use your personal code in the same manner as you would your original code.
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  Do not set a code that presents the numbers in sequential order, such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0. Studies show that people who idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also, do not select a code that uses the same button five times.
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  Locking the doors with the keyless entry system Along with unlocking your doors, you can use the keyless entry system to lock the doors. You can also use the Autolock feature to automatically lock the doors after you get in the vehicle.
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  Autolock (If equipped) The Autolock feature is part of your remote keyless entry system and is enabled at the factory. With the Autolock feature enabled, all of the doors will automatically lock when: the vehicle doors and liftgate are fully closed the ignition key is turned to the ON position the brake pedal is pressed you shift through (Reverse)
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  To deactivate the Autolock system: 1. Enter your permanent five-digit entry code (not the personal code you may have set). 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8. 3. Within 5 more seconds, press and release 3/4. 4. Release 7/8. To reactivate the Autolock system, simply repeat the instructions for deactivating the system.
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  Remote Entry System (If equipped) If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and liftgate without using a key. The remote also has a personal alarm feature. The buttons for the system are located on the two hand held transmitters that came with your vehicle.
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  To unlock the liftgate (wagon), press the TRUNK button. To open the liftgate, you must press the liftgate release located above the license plate. Locking the doors with the remote entry system To lock all the doors and liftgate (wagon), press the LOCK button.
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  (included) that should last for several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease in operating range, the batteries should be replaced. Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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  NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can also be affected by weather conditions (such as very cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 33 feet (10 meters) away from your vehicle.
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  Illuminated Entry System This system will provide illumination of the vehicle’s interior courtesy lamps when either outside driver’s door keypad is pressed or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the RUN or ACC position.
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  Opening a door and pressing the power door lock button to lock the doors. Turning the driver’s or front passenger’s door key to the LOCK position to centrally lock all doors (with the doors open or closed). If a door or liftgate (wagon) is open, the anti-theft system is prearmed and waiting for all doors to close.
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  Disarming the system An armed or activated system can be disarmed if you: Unlock the doors by pressing the remote entry transmitter UNLOCK button. Unlock the doors by entering the unlock code on the keyless entry keypad. Unlock any door or the liftgate (wagon) with a key.
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  Be sure to purchase only coded keys with a Ford or Mercury logo on it to ensure proper functionality. If both supplied keys are lost or stolen or only one key has been…
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  If the key coding failed, the theft indicator will flash and the vehicle cannot be started. One of 3 causes are possible: The new key was not inserted within 15 seconds or All 16 key codes have been stored or The key does not have an electronic code.
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  The master controls on the driver’s door Your vehicle is equipped with a “one touch down” feature. This feature allows the driver to fully open the driver’s window by firmly pressing the switch and then releasing. The “one touch down” feature can be stopped by pressing the up or down switch again.
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  Moon Roof (If equipped) You can use the moon roof in your vehicle in two ways. Move it back to open the glass panel, or you can move it up to ventilate the vehicle. The moon roof will only operate when the ignition is in the ON or ACC position or when the key has been removed from the ignition and no doors have been opened.
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  To close from vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the switch. RWARNING Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously hurt themselves. Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help keep the moon roof working properly.
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  Standard head restraints You can adjust the head restraints for your comfort and protection. Adjusting the standard head restraint Four-way head restraints Your vehicle may have a four-way head restraint. It can be adjusted in four directions. You can raise it about two inches (five cm) from its normal position, and you can move it forward up to 60 degrees until you reach the desired position.
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  Manual Seats You can move the front seats forward or backward and tilt the seatback forward or backward. The front seat adjustment bar The handle to recline the back of the driver’s seat RWARNING Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
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  RWARNING Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Power Seats (If equipped) If your vehicle has power seats, you can adjust the driver’s seat in several directions. You can raise or lower the whole front seat, move the seat forward or backward and tilt the front and back of the seat up or down.
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  Inflating the lumbar support (If equipped) To inflate the pads, press and hold the front of the switch. To deflate the pads, press and hold the back of the switch. The seat controls for the lumbar support on the driver’s seat Using the Split-Folding Rear Seat Your vehicle is equipped with split-folding rear…
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  Folding down the rear seatbacks To raise the seatback: 1. Lift the seatback rearward until it is in the upright position. Push the center of the seat until you hear it latch. 2. Make sure the seatback is locked in position by pushing forward and backward on it.
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  The seatback release lever in the trunk Cleaning the Seats Leather For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner or a mild soap. Fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
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  Positive Retention Driver’s Side Floor Mat (If equipped) Installing the Floor Mat Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotate forward to install. Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal.
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  Mirrors Side View Mirrors Your vehicle comes with electric adjustable and heated side view mirrors. The outside rearview mirror on the right is a convex mirror. This mirror gives you a wider view of the lanes on your right and behind you. RWARNING Be careful.

• Page 153: Sun Visors

  4. Return the selector switch to the middle position to keep the mirror in place. 5. To activate the heated feature of the outside rearview mirror, turn on the rear window defrost by pushing the R-DEF button on the instrument panel. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

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  Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun Visors (If equipped) Your vehicle has two different kinds of lighted mirrors. Your vehicle may have one or both of these lighted mirrors. To turn on the driver’s mirror that is attached to the visor, lift the mirror cover.
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  Console Your vehicle may have a full console. The full console has the following features: Features of the full console The release for opening the utility compartment is on the front of the console, just below the armrest. Press and release at the ridges, near the driver’s seat, to open.
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  If your vehicle is equipped with a cellular phone, press the latch release located on the driver’s-side edge of the lid to access the phone. To open the cupholder on the full console, press and release the door on the front of the console. The door is spring-loaded and will open automatically.
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  For information about the cellular phone in your vehicle, refer to the Cellular Phone User’s Manual provided with your phone. For further questions about your cellular phone, contact the Ford Cellular System at 1-800-367-3013 (U.S.). In Canada, please contact your dealer.
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  The remote control for the trunk Special Features of Your Wagon Liftgate Your wagon has a two-way liftgate that lets you either open the entire liftgate or just the window. To open the liftgate, press the release that is hidden under the exterior trim panel just above the license plate.
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  The liftgate RWARNING If you drive with the liftgate window open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle. If you must drive like this, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. The Storage Area Loading the vehicle When you load the back of your vehicle, put the load as far forward in the compartment as…
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  Storage compartments Your wagon comes with a storage compartment in the floor of the cargo area. An additional storage compartment is in the rear trim panel on the right. The locking storage compartment in the rear of the wagon Cargo Net (If equipped) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area of your vehicle.
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  The cargo net for the wagon Do not put more than 50 pounds (22 kg) in the net. Any ropes or cords that you use must be as strong as the cargo net or strong enough to restrain a 50-pound (22 kg) object. This net is not designed to retain objects during an accident.
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  The cargo cover Luggage Rack You can move the rear luggage crossbar on top of the vehicle to fit the item you need to carry. The front crossbar does not move. To adjust the luggage rack: 1. Load your luggage close to the front crossbar.
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  5. Secure luggage or cargo with rope (up to 3/8″), NOT ELASTIC CORD, using the tie down loops provided. There are three loops on each outside rail and one at each end of the cross bars. The adjusting levers for the luggage rack Leave the rear crossbar in its original back position when you are not using it to hold luggage to reduce aerodynamic drag and…
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  To raise the seatback: 1. Lift the seatback rearward until it is in the upright position. Push the center of the seat until you hear it latch. 2. Make sure the seatback is locked in position by pushing forward and backward on it. RWARNING Securely latch the seatback in the upright position to prevent the seatback or objects…
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  Opening the third seat in the rear of the wagon The third seat in a wagon…
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  3. Remove the cargo cover. The cargo cover must be removed or the seatback cannot be locked in the upright position. 4. Lift the remote latch release on the left side of the well and fold the remaining floor panel toward the front of the car until it latches.
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  Stereo and Stereo Cassette Radios Using the Controls on Your New Radio How to turn the radio on and off Press the “VOL PUSH ON” button to turn the radio on. Press again to turn off. How to adjust the volume Turn the “VOL PUSH ON”…
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  How to tune radio stations There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You can manually locate the station using the “TUNE” button, “SEEK” to the station, “SCAN” to the station or select the station by using the memory buttons. These four methods are described below.
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  Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons. These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2). Follow the steps below to set these buttons to the desired frequencies: 1.
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  Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your radio Increasing or decreasing bass response Press the right ( a ) side of the “BASS” button to increase bass (more “lows”); press the left ( b ) side of the “BASS” button to decrease bass (less “lows”).
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  Using the Power Antenna (If equipped) The power antenna will automatically rise when your radio is turned on and the ignition is in the ON or ACC position. It will lower when either the radio or the ignition is turned off. Power antenna maintenance and care Never drive your vehicle through a car wash with the power antenna mast extended.
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  Common Radio Reception Conditions Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely clear and noise-free, such as the following: 1. Distance/Strength The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM signal is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers).
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  How to insert a tape Your cassette player is equipped with power loading. Once you insert a tape and push slightly (with the open edge to the right), the loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of the way in and play will begin after a momentary tape tightening process.
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  Rewinding the tape To rewind the tape, press the “REW” button. The radio will automatically begin playing until rewind is manually stopped (by pressing the “TAPE”, “EJ”, “REW” or “FF” button) or the beginning of the tape is reached. The display will show a flashing X to indicate rewind.
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  How to eject the tape To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the “EJ” button. The radio will resume playing if the power is on. The tape cartridge can be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or off. How to store the tape Press the “AM”…
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  In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions: Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.
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  Ford 6-CD Changer The Ford 6-CD Changer is in the left of the trunk or the right of the cargo area. It is controlled by the audio system buttons. Loading Instructions 1. Open the cover door. Open Compact Disc Changer trunk unit by sliding door to the front (sedan) or rear (wagon) (Figure 1).
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  3. Load discs into the disc magazine slots (numbered 1 through 6 on the window) one at a time with labeled surfaces upward, starting with bottom slot number 1 (Figure 3). Figure 3 To remove a compact disc from the disc magazine, slide the corresponding lever on the opposite side of the magazine window.
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  How to Operate the Ford 6-CD Changer Using the Controls on the Radio If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford 6-CD Changer System, you can operate it through the controls of your audio system.
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  When either side of the button is pressed and held, the CD changer will continue fast-forwarding or reversing through the discs in the disc magazine. During these functions, the display will indicate the disc number. How to change the track being played Press the right ( a ) side of the “SEEK”…
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  Operating the “SCAN” function Press the “SCAN” button to enter the scan mode. The CD player will begin scanning the disc, stopping on each listenable track for approximately an eight second sampling. This continues until you press the “SCAN” button a second time.
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  How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions: Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing surface.
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  CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is free of dust and scratches could be defective and may not play on your Ford Compact Disc Player. If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed: The radio is not on.
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  If the sound skips: Badly scratched discs or extremely rough roads will cause the sound to skip. Skipping will not damage the disc player or scratch the discs. CD Error Messages Your system is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may experience. The displayed error codes are: NO then CD —…
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  Ask your dealer for a copy of this limited warranty. Service At Ford Electronics, we stand behind our audio systems with a comprehensive service and repair program. If anything should go wrong with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer for service.

• Page 189: Driving Your Taurus

  Driving Your Taurus Your vehicle will have one of the following types of transaxles: an automatic overdrive transaxle, or an automatic overdrive transaxle with Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) switch If you are not sure which transaxle your vehicle has, talk to your dealer. Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to…

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  Putting Your Vehicle in Gear RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. To operate: 1.
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  RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. Using a column-mounted gearshift If your gearshift is on the column, you can use any of the following positions: The column-mounted gearshift Once you place the gearshift securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
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  Driving When to use j (Overdrive) j (Overdrive) is the usual driving position for an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the same way D (Drive) works, automatically upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds or slows. However, j (Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth gear —…
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  RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). RWARNING Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running. You can tell a column-mounted gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if you cannot move it without pulling it toward you and rotating it downward.
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  To operate: 1. Start the engine. 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the gearshift from being moved from the P (Park) position until the brake pedal is depressed.
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  Using the gearshift If your gearshift is on the column, you can use any of the following positions: The column-mounted gearshift…
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  If your gearshift is on the console, you can use any of the following positions: The console-mounted gearshift The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to the LOCK position. When the gearshift is in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or removed from the steering column.
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  N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. Driving When to use D (Overdrive) D (Overdrive) is the usual driving position for an automatic overdrive transaxle.
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  NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off repeatedly when the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF switch is pushed, it means that there is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. You should contact your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle could occur.

• Page 199: Steering Your Vehicle

  RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). RWARNING Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running. You can tell a console-mounted gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if you cannot move it without pushing in the thumb button.

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  Semi-Active Ride Control (SHO only) Your vehicle is equipped with a semi-active ride control suspension system. Ride and handling is enhanced by firm shock absorber performance during certain road conditions and handling maneuvers. The shock absorber is returned to a softer performance when driver or road surface induced motion ceases.
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  NOTE: If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do not apply your brakes continuously. If you apply your brakes continuously, they may overheat and become less effective. Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate stops does not affect the function of the brake system and is normal.
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  ABS light will come on. Vehicles with ABS are identified with a label on the front door pillar. Ford Motor Company has not found any negative effects of mobile radio transmitting equipment installed on vehicles with the ABS system providing that the radio is installed according to the radio manufacturer’s…
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  Parking Brake The parking brake should be used whenever you park your vehicle. This brake is suspended just below the bottom of the instrument panel to the left of the brake pedal. The parking brake and parking brake release RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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  The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but you can use the parking brake to stop your vehicle in an emergency if the normal brakes fail. However, since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
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  Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. Drive slower than you normally would. Give your vehicle more distance to stop. Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to avoid locking your wheels. (Does not apply to vehicles with anti-lock brakes.) Consider using one of the lower gears.
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  By moving the vehicle backward and forward, you may gain enough momentum to move out of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. This may overheat the engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the tires.
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  The weight limits of your vehicle’s tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Usage of replacement tires with higher weight limits than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may lower GVWR and GAWR limitations. RWARNING If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label…
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  If you do not know the actual weights of these items, use the following procedure to figure the weight of a load: 1. Weigh your vehicle without the driver, passengers and luggage. You might take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks.

• Page 209: Trailer Towing

  Trailer Towing Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. The amount of weight that you can safely tow depends on the type of engine in your vehicle. See the following charts:…

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  Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on your vehicle, you must follow certain precautions for your safety and the good of your vehicle: Stay within the load limits when you tow.
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  If you are not certain that you are using the right equipment in the proper manner, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Do not use hitches that clamp onto your vehicle’s bumper. The bumper is not designed to…
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  Using the hitch Your vehicle uses a load carrying hitch. Because this type of hitch places the tongue load of a trailer on the rear wheels of your vehicle, you must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10 to 15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
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  To get the proper equipment for hooking up your trailer’s lights, see your local trailer dealer and your Ford dealer. Be sure to follow their instructions carefully. If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you may cause damage to the vehicle’s lighting…
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  Driving While You Tow Be especially careful when driving while you tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph (70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can brake gradually. When you tow in steep hills, move the automatic transaxle to 1 (First) (vehicles without O/D OFF switch) or 2 (Second) (vehicles with…

• Page 215: Roadside Emergencies

  Roadside Emergencies If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start Your vehicle’s battery may die if you leave the lights on or any electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off. If this happens, you may be able to jump-start your vehicle with a booster battery.

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  If the acid touches someone’s skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil.
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  Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect one end of the first jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. (You can connect either jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you use the same cable for both positive terminals.) Most jumper cables have a red cable and a black cable.
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  Jumper cable connections The 3.4L SHO engine…
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  Jump-Starting 1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of moving engine parts, then start the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a moderate speed. 2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few minutes and then start the disabled vehicle. It may take a couple of tries before the vehicle starts.

• Page 220: Changing A Tire

  If you need to replace your battery, see Battery in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. Changing a Tire If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

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  When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT: exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances. load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal. tow a trailer. use tire chains on this tire.
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  The spare tire in the SHO The spare tire in the sedan…
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  In the wagon, the temporary spare tire is stored in the left side rear trim panel. The temporary spare tire in the wagon To remove the cover for the temporary spare tire in the wagon: 1. Twist the three fasteners 90 degrees into a vertical position.
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  When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the tire being changed.
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  Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. Find the jack notch next to the door of the tire that you are changing. Put the jack in the jack notch and turn the handle of the jack clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground.
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  Your vehicle has metric (12 mm) wheel studs and lug nuts. During wheel removal and replacement, make certain that you use the same lug nuts to reinstall the wheel or replace them with nuts of the same metric size and threading. RWARNING Installation of an English thread nut on a metric stud (or vice-versa) will not…
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  The lug nuts on the wheel 7. Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the trunk. 8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. 9. Unblock the wheels. Removing and Replacing Wheel Covers Your vehicle may have wheel covers with a wire retention system.
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  To replace the wheel cover: 1. One of the windows on the wheel cover is identified with a valve stem logo on the back side of the cover. Install the wheel cover to the wheel with the window at the valve stem.
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  The center attachment wheel cover To replace the wheel cover: 1. Reinstall the pedestal on the wheel before reinstalling the wheelcover. 2. One of the windows on the wheelcover is identified with a valve stem logo on the inside of the cover. Align this valve hole on the wheelcover with the valve stem on the wheel.
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  (not to the dealer) to get a replacement key. NOTE: If entire lug wrench/lug nut key assembly is lost, see your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer who has access to a master set of keys. DO NOT USE THE KEY WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH.

• Page 231: Towing Your Vehicle

  Removing the anti-theft lug nut Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure that you hold the key square to the lug nut. If you hold the key on an angle, you may damage the key and the lug nut. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure on the key with the wrench.

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  When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have. A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck driver refer to this manual for the proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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  Towing Your Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle At times, you may want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, a car, or a truck. Before you have your vehicle towed: Release the parking brake. Move the gearshift to N (Neutral). Turn the key in the ignition to OFF.

• Page 234: Customer Assistance

  Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators who put you in touch with the help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle. This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.

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  1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006). If You Have a Service Problem Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service your vehicle for you. This chapter tells you how to get service or maintenance for your vehicle.
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  If you are away from home when your vehicle needs to be serviced, or if you need more help than the dealer gave you, contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center to find an authorized dealership that may be able to help.

• Page 237: The Dispute Settlement Board

  What Kind of Cases Does the Board Review? The Board reviews unresolved warranty performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury Light Trucks under warranty that have not been resolved by a dealer or Ford Motor Company.

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  How Does the Board Work? The Board has four members: three consumer representatives a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. Dealers are chosen because of their business leadership qualities.
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  The decisions of the Board are binding on the dealer and Ford, but customers may have other options available to them under state or federal law. The decisions of the Board, however, may be…
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  Board address. At the same time, your dealer and Ford Motor Company representative are asked to submit statements. To review your case properly, the Board needs…

• Page 241: Reporting Safety Defects

  Ford Motor Company the names (if known) of all people you contacted at the dealership a description of the action you want done to resolve your concern.

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  Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited If you live in Canada and have any questions or concerns that the dealership cannot answer, contact the Customer Assistance Centre. Please have the following information available when contacting the Customer Assistance Centre:…
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  Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
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  Use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without a proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emissions control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company is not responsible for any damage that is caused by use of improper fuel.
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  If you are in other foreign countries, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, they can direct you to the appropriate Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada,…

• Page 246: Accessories

  Accessories Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle Ford has many fine products available from your dealer to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. For best results, use the following, or products of equivalent quality: A wide selection of accessories is available through your local authorized dealer.

• Page 247
  Safety, Comfort, and Convenience NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label).
• Page 248
  5 watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle’s operation.) NOTE: Because we have no control over the installation, design, or manufacture of such systems, Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result if you use this equipment.

• Page 252: Servicing Your Taurus

  Servicing Your Taurus Service Made Easy Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle. 1. When we can, we design parts that do not need to be serviced. 2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible. To help you:…

• Page 253
  Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle. Using these parts for replacement is your assurance that Ford-built quality stays in your vehicle. NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s standards for…
• Page 254
  RWARNING The cooling fans are automatic and may come on at any time. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan. If you must work with the engine running, avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts.
• Page 255
  Working with the engine on: 1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from moving unexpectedly. RWARNING Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
• Page 256
  The hood release, hood latch, and lift cylinder assembly…

• Page 257: Engine Compartment

  NOTE: Read and understand Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle at the beginning of this chapter before opening the hood. Engine Compartment Your vehicle has one of these types of engines: a 3.0L Vulcan engine a 3.0L Duratec engine a 3.4L SHO engine The following pages show diagrams of each engine type and where to find items that you should regularly service.

• Page 261: Filling The Fuel Tank

  Cleaning the Engine A clean engine is more efficient because the engine is able to cool properly. A build up of grease and dirt acts as an insulator, keeping the engine warmer than normal. Extreme care must be used if a power washer is used to clean the engine.

• Page 262
  RWARNING The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. 2.
• Page 263
  RWARNING If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision. NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
• Page 264
  “premium” fuels with an octane rating of 91 or higher. Fuel quality Ford approves the use of gasolines, including those reformulated, that contain oxygenates such as ethanol (10% maximum) and MTBE (15% maximum). If methanol is used, the gasoline should contain no more than 5% with cosolvents.
• Page 265
  Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels RWARNING Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. Gasoline and other automotive fuels are extremely flammable. Turn your vehicle off and do not smoke while refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from fuels.
• Page 266
  The fuel lines are under pressure even when the engine is off. This system should be serviced by an authorized dealer using only Ford approved parts. Using other materials may be hazardous or allow hydrocarbon emissions above the legal levels set by the Federal Government.
• Page 267
  RWARNING Never pour fuel in the throttle body or attempt to start the engine with the air cleaner removed. Doing so could result in fire and personal injury. Fuel Economy Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers (L/100K).
• Page 268
  Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
• Page 269
  Check tires for excessive wear or worn edges Check the tire pressure at least monthly Engine Oil Recommendations We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the front of the container.
• Page 270
  Never use: “Non-Detergent” oils Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30 viscosity are PREFERRED for your vehicle. They provide the best engine performance, fuel economy and engine protection for all climates down to -15˚F (-25˚C).
• Page 271
  5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into position, making sure it is fully seated. Engine oil dipstick (3.0L Vulcan) Engine oil dipstick (3.0L Duratec and 3.4L SHO) 6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oil level is below the “ADD 1 QT” line, add engine oil as necessary.
• Page 272
  Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter Change the engine oil and oil filter per the following, whichever occurs first. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet for additional information. NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s standards for disposing of these types of fluids.

• Page 273: Engine Coolant

  Engine Coolant Checking the Engine Coolant NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle at the beginning of this chapter. RWARNING The cooling fans are automatic and may come on at any time. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan.

• Page 274
  The engine coolant reservoir (3.0L Vulcan shown — 3.0L Duratec and 3.4L SHO similar) The coolant level in the reservoir should be maintained within the cold fill range. There may be a low coolant warning light in the instrument cluster which will light when the coolant level is low.
• Page 275
  If the coolant level is low, add to the reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type of engine coolant that Ford specifies. You may add water by itself only in an emergency, but you should replace it with a 50/50 mixture as…
• Page 276
  Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an optimized formula that will protect all metal and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not necessary and not recommended to use supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle.
• Page 277
  Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if:…
• Page 278
  Engine Coolant Refill Procedure When the entire cooling system is drained and refilled, the following procedure should be used to ensure a complete fill: With the engine OFF and cool, remove the pressure cap, located on the coolant reservoir. Add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and water to the coolant reservoir.
• Page 279
  About Your Battery Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. When the original equipment battery is replaced under warranty, it may be replaced by a Motorcraft Low-Maintenance Battery. Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery.
• Page 280
  Help Us Protect Our Environment Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal. Battery recycling symbol Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for fuel.
• Page 281
  RWARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the container for the engine coolant. Use specially formulated windshield washer fluid rather than plain water, because specially formulated washer fluids contain additives that dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such as methanol should be used in freezing weather (temperatures below 32˚F [0˚C]).
• Page 282
  Wiper Blades Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Also check them whenever they seem less effective than usual. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
• Page 283
  MicronAir Air Filter Replacement In your climate control system, you may have a filter that cleans the air before it enters the interior of the vehicle. This filter should be replaced at the intervals in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet. To replace the MicronAir air filter: 1.
• Page 284
  Removing the leaf screen 2. With a wrench or socket, remove the two screws that hold the water shield. Move the water shield toward the center of the vehicle until there is enough clearance to remove it. Removing the water shield 3.
• Page 285
  Installing the new filter 5. Reinstall the water shield, sliding it from the center of the vehicle toward the fender. As you position it over the filter, guide the hinged flap on the left side of the shield down between the filter and the fender. Slide the shield toward the fender until the holes on the shield align with the holes on the vehicle body.
• Page 286
  Make sure the weight of your load is evenly distributed. Drive at safe speeds. If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go flat. RWARNING Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components.
• Page 287
  Consistent high-speed driving Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. RWARNING Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components.
• Page 288
  Rotating the tires Replacing the Tires We recommend that you use all-weather tires when you replace your tires. SHO models must use a P225/55VR16 tire for replacement. Replace any tires that show wear bands. When your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left.
• Page 289
  Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation — Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
• Page 290
  Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
• Page 291
  represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
• Page 292
  Put the chains on the front tires tightly with the ends held down securely. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 mile (1 km). Follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. Do not drive faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s recommended speed limit, whichever is lower.

• Page 293: Air Filter

  Air Filter To replace the engine air filter, unclip the two latches, separate the housing and remove the old filter. Wipe the interior of the housing clean before inserting the new filter. Lock the two latches. NOTE: Do not use oil-impregnated air filters. Filters other than the ones specified in this Owner Guide can cause engine damage.

• Page 294
  Automatic overdrive transaxle fluid dipstick NOTE: Your vehicle should not be driven until some fluid has been added if the fluid level is below the bottom hole on the dipstick and the outside temperature is above 50˚F (10˚C). Add only enough fluid to bring the level above the bottom hole.

• Page 295: Brake Fluid

  Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid Before adding any fluid, be sure that the correct type will be used. Correct type is shown on the dipstick. Add fluid in 1/2 pint (.25L) increments through the filler tube to bring the level within the crosshatched area on the dipstick.

• Page 296
  If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.

• Page 297: Power Steering Fluid

  The brake fluid reservoir Power Steering Fluid Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall). Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid 1. Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid reaches normal operating temperature.

• Page 298
  3.0L Vulcan engine: 4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which is highlighted in yellow in your vehicle). The fluid level should be between the arrows in the FULL HOT range, which is marked on the side of the dipstick, opposite the side marked FULL COLD.
• Page 299
  3.0L Duratec and 3.4L SHO: 4. Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir. 5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN mark, add fluid in small amounts until the level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir.

• Page 300: Fuses And Relays

  High current fuses should only be repaired or replaced by your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The following charts tell you which circuit protector protects each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows, all the parts of your vehicle that use the circuit will not work.

• Page 301
  The instrument panel fuses and relays The instrument panel fuse panel location…
• Page 302
  The instrument panel fuse cover…
• Page 305
  The power distribution box fuses and relays Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a qualified technician. RWARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. The power distribution box location…
• Page 306
  The power distribution box…
• Page 308
  Checking and Replacing Fuses If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps: 1. Lift the handle of the fuse panel or power distribution box to unlatch the cover. 2. On the cover, find the fuse you want to check.
• Page 309
  RWARNING Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 5. Put the cover back on. Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to blow if you do not find what caused the overload.
• Page 310
  hazard flasher turn signals side markers license plate lamp The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if: oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your vehicle’s high beams when you do not have the high beams on the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see clearly at night the headlamps are not aligned so that they point slightly down and to the right.
• Page 311
  Parts of a headlamp To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the OFF position. 2. Lift the hood. If you are replacing the driver’s side headlamp, unclip the electronic module on the right side of the battery and move it out of the way.
• Page 312
  4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear) about an eighth of a turn to free it from the bulb socket, and by sliding the ring off the plastic base. Keep the ring. It is to be used again to retain the new bulb.
• Page 313
  Aiming Headlamps Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on the headlamp reflector extension and headlamp housing. Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the horizontal direction (left/right) and the vertical direction (up/down) by performing the steps outlined in the following paragraphs.
• Page 314
  Horizontal aim adjustment 1. Open the hood and locate the horizontal indicator and adjusting screw. 2. Use a 4mm wrench to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the reference mark on the reflector extension aligns with the “0” reference mark on the horizontal indicator when viewed from directly above.
• Page 315
  Vertical aim adjustment 1. With the hood open, locate the bubble level vertical aim indicator. It is visible when viewed from above and to the rear of the headlamp. 2. With the vehicle on a level surface, use a 4mm wrench to turn the vertical aim adjustment screw (outboard screw) located on the back of the lamp assembly clockwise or counterclockwise until the bubble in the…
• Page 316
  Replacing the High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb If you have the sedan, your vehicle has a brakelamp mounted in the rear window, called a high-mount brakelamp. The wagon has a high-mount brakelamp on the outside. You may need to remove this lamp to replace the brakelamp bulb.
• Page 317
  To install the brakelamp: 1. Install the bulbs. 2. Position the brakelamp over the tab slots and line up the tabs with the tab slots. 3. Push down and toward the rear window to engage the tabs. 4. Push attachment toward the rear window and line up the slot in the attachment with the edge of the sheet metal hole.
• Page 318
  To remove the brakelamp: 1. Remove the interior trim panel. 2. Remove the four attachment nuts that hold the brakelamp in place. 3. Lift the whole assembly off of the vehicle from the outside. 4. Disconnect the bulbs. To install the brakelamp: 1.
• Page 319
  Using the right bulbs…

• Page 320: Emission Control System

  Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of components…

• Page 321
  Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner’s responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your warranty booklet for complete warranty information. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover.
• Page 322
  Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires. Information about your vehicle’s emission control system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or near the engine.
• Page 323
  OBD II Drive Cycle The following steps must be run in the order shown. If any steps are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is acceptable between steps. Always drive vehicle in safe manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws. The engine must be warmed up and at operating temperature before proceeding with the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive…
• Page 324
  7. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and 60 mph (70-100 km/h). This should take approximately 5 minutes. 8. Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at the selected speed between 45 and 60 mph (70-100 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes. 9.
• Page 325
  Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant Specifications Refill Capacities…
• Page 326
  Motorcraft Parts…
• Page 327
  Lubricant Specifications…

• Page 328: Vehicle Storage

  Vehicle Storage Maintenance Tips If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time (60 days or more), refer to the following maintenance recommendations to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition. General Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place. Protect from sunlight, if possible.

• Page 329
  Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days. Follow the instructions on the label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system.
• Page 330
  Cooling system Protect against freezing temperatures. Battery Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of grease. If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the battery, disconnect the battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for quick starting.
• Page 332
  Warning label locations…

• Page 347: Index

  Index ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system) ..81 Accessory position on the ignition ..59 Additives, engine oil ..Air bag supplemental restraint system.

• Page 348
  Anti-theft lug nuts and key..Anti-theft system arming the system ..triggering ….Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) .
• Page 349
  Brakelamp high-mount brakelamp ..lamp out warning light ..87 Brakes adjustment ….anti-lock .
• Page 350
  Canada, customer assistance ..Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) ….Capacities for refilling fluids ..Carbon monoxide in exhaust .
• Page 351
  Cleaning your vehicle (continued) exterior lamps … . fabric ….headlamps ….instrument panel .
• Page 352
  Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada ..Dashboard (see Instrument panel) ..91 Daytime running light system ..
• Page 353
  Electrical system fuses ….operating when the engine is off ..59 relays ….Electronic sound system radio reception .
• Page 354
  Entry system, keyless ..Exhaust fumes ….68 Extended Service Plan, Ford ..Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury ..
• Page 355
  Ford Customer Assistance Center ..Ford Dispute Settlement Board ..Ford Extended Service Plan ..Ford Motor Company of Canada ..
• Page 356
  Fuses checking and replacing ..Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ..Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ..Gasoline (see Fuel)… . Gauges, Mechanical engine coolant temperature gauge .
• Page 357
  Hazard flashers … . . Headlamps aiming ….autolamp system … bulb specification .
• Page 358
  Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . Idle, relearning … Ignition chime ….60 positions of the ignition .
• Page 359
  Lamps autolamp delay system ..bulb replacement specifications chart . . daytime running light system ..dome lamps … . . flashing the lamps .
• Page 360
  Load limits ….GAWR ….GVWR ….trailer towing .
• Page 361
  Octane rating ….Odometer description ….84 trip odometer … . . 84 Oil filter .

• Page 362: Reporting Safety Defects

  Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . Rear window defroster ….washer ….washer reservoir .

• Page 363
  Safety restraints adjusting the safety belts ..automatic locking mode ..14 center front lap belt … 21 center rear lap belt … 21 cleaning the safety belts .
• Page 364
  Servicing your vehicle ..precautions when servicing ..servicing when you tow ..Shift-lock system ..Shift positions (see Gearshift) .
• Page 365
  Steering, power … . . Steering wheel horn ….locking ….59 speed controls .
• Page 366
  Towing your vehicle … using wheel dollies ..with a tow truck … Trailer towing .
• Page 367
  Vehicle storage … . . Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control) ..Viscosity (see Engine oil) ..Visor (see Sun visor) .
• Page 368
  Wheels anti-theft lugnuts … cleaning ….covers ….inspection and maintenance .

• Page 369: Service Station Information

  Service Station Information…

Это на 4 тарас подходит? А то с телефона не могу посмотреть?

Нет. Это по первому и второму мануал. У третьего и четвёртого уже совсем другая база.

Эх ты, это же год переводить…

купил американскую машину — учи английский язык) Владельцам китайпрома не повезло больше… ибо они такую херню с китайского на английский переводят, что даже зная английский тихо стекаешь в утиль

вот я его тоже себе стащил и даже выкачал в оригинальном размере по разделам — там есть партнумберы деталек, а значит я могу выковырять партнамберы для задней подвески.
А ещё, благодаря этой хрени я вышел на интересный сайтец:

www.longlewisparts.com/

у них интерактивные рисунки (правда не все) с номерами запчастей, на 1993 год точно есть)

Хороший сайт, спасибо! 👍

Теперь осталось привезти бумажную версию в кожаном переплёте, она всяко удобнее)))

а я со стареньким планшетом приноровился…) Его в боевых условиях использовать проще — отмыть можно, а книгу уже нет)

Я думаю, будет проще и дешевле переплести на Родине :))))

Я люблю родные инструкции, которые ложат в бардачок на заводе. Уж очень передают они дух времени старой машины)