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...exterior lights. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). clutch fluid level, if equipped. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function... parking brake for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. engine cooling system level and strength. windshield washer fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km)...
...exterior lights. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). clutch fluid level, if equipped. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function... parking brake for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. engine cooling system level and strength. windshield washer fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km)...
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... need replacing, you should not settle for the following list represents several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When...
... need replacing, you should not settle for the following list represents several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When...
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...-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running great. Check battery performance. Inspect engine air filter. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect...
...-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running great. Check battery performance. Inspect engine air filter. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect...
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The 3,000 mile lube change may be checked or changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water...change interval may be replaced every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. change - Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or 100,000 miles - The axle and PTO lubricant should be waived if the...10065; Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. The axle lubricant should...
The 3,000 mile lube change may be checked or changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water...change interval may be replaced every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first. change - Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or 100,000 miles - The axle and PTO lubricant should be waived if the...10065; Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. The axle lubricant should...
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... inspected immediately. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to cause expensive repairs. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic ...components, possibly causing a fire. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is first turned to the ON position to come on. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may cause the Service engine soon warning light to check the bulb. Continued driving with one of ...
... inspected immediately. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to cause expensive repairs. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic ...components, possibly causing a fire. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is first turned to the ON position to come on. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may cause the Service engine soon warning light to check the bulb. Continued driving with one of ...
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... light is functional, it will take you to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. It will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to fasten your safety belt. Have the vehicle checked by...the ignition is dangerous. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. 11 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Brake system warning light: To ! A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. Charging system:...
... light is functional, it will take you to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. It will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to fasten your safety belt. Have the vehicle checked by...the ignition is dangerous. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. 11 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Brake system warning light: To ! A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. Charging system:...
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...Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. If the indicators stay on a malfunction has been detected; If the light remains on or flash faster, check for more information. Speed control: Illuminates when CRUISE the speed control is active. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam ...when the speed control system is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine oil in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 12 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turns off (...
...Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. If the indicators stay on a malfunction has been detected; If the light remains on or flash faster, check for more information. Speed control: Illuminates when CRUISE the speed control is active. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam ...when the speed control system is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine oil in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 12 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turns off (...
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... braking under panic conditions or on the brake BRAKE system warning light. The ABS operates by a qualified service technician. P light in front of wheel lockup during this test. The wheels are firmly applied. The ABS performs a self-check after you start the engine and begin to stop . • The anti-lock system does not... snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. This is normal. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks. 145 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... braking under panic conditions or on the brake BRAKE system warning light. The ABS operates by a qualified service technician. P light in front of wheel lockup during this test. The wheels are firmly applied. The ABS performs a self-check after you start the engine and begin to stop . • The anti-lock system does not... snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. This is normal. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks. 145 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. 148 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is also important to the power ...furthest turning points (until it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is running. If the noise is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer...low power steering pump fluid level. Driving If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the Traction Control button will not turn the system on or off ), you...
...from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. 148 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is also important to the power ...furthest turning points (until it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is running. If the noise is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer...low power steering pump fluid level. Driving If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the Traction Control button will not turn the system on or off ), you...
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... may be used when available. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. 207 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ask your engine sometimes knocks lightly. We recommend using fuel with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that meet...local fuel dealer. Maintenance and Specifications contains more metallic additives than regular fuel. check with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of the two fuels. It can damage critical fuel system components. Unleaded Gasoline engines Your vehicle is designed to have a small, square, orange and black ...
... may be used when available. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. 207 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ask your engine sometimes knocks lightly. We recommend using fuel with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that meet...local fuel dealer. Maintenance and Specifications contains more metallic additives than regular fuel. check with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of the two fuels. It can damage critical fuel system components. Unleaded Gasoline engines Your vehicle is designed to have a small, square, orange and black ...
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...• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. •...is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of driving. 211 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Using the... scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear... • Use recommended engine oil. Revving the engine before turning it off the speed control in scheduled maintenance information...
...• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. •...is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of driving. 211 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Using the... scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear... • Use recommended engine oil. Revving the engine before turning it off the speed control in scheduled maintenance information...
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...lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Please consult your vehicle or engine. This system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. When the Check engine/Service engine soon light illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. Do...your Check engine/Service engine soon light to your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. Information about your vehicle's emission system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). See Fuel filler cap in the fuel. 3. After three 213 2006 Taurus (...
...lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Please consult your vehicle or engine. This system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. When the Check engine/Service engine soon light illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. Do...your Check engine/Service engine soon light to your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. Information about your vehicle's emission system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). See Fuel filler cap in the fuel. 3. After three 213 2006 Taurus (...
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... with at least eight hours without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check engine/Service engine soon light should turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 214 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Start the engine and let it run until the above driving cycle. If the vehicle's powertrain...
... with at least eight hours without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check engine/Service engine soon light should turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 214 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Start the engine and let it run until the above driving cycle. If the vehicle's powertrain...
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...free ...196 replacement, specifications ...217 servicing ...196 BeltMinder ...90 Brakes ...144 anti-lock ...145 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...146 fluid, checking and adding ...215 fluid, refill capacities ...218 fluid, specifications ...219-220 lubricant specifications ..219-220 parking ...146 shift interlock ...148 ...with tether straps ..112 in front seat ...109 in rear seat ...109, 111 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...184 instrument panel ...186 interior ...186 interior trim ...186 plastic parts ...185 227 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...free ...196 replacement, specifications ...217 servicing ...196 BeltMinder ...90 Brakes ...144 anti-lock ...145 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...146 fluid, checking and adding ...215 fluid, refill capacities ...218 fluid, specifications ...219-220 lubricant specifications ..219-220 parking ...146 shift interlock ...148 ...with tether straps ..112 in front seat ...109 in rear seat ...109, 111 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...184 instrument panel ...186 interior ...186 interior trim ...186 plastic parts ...185 227 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...bulbs ...33, 35, 37-38, 40 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...32 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...146 Load limits ...130 Locks ...side view mirrors (power) ...45 Moon roof ...48 230 Octane rating ...207 Oil (see Engine oil) ...193 Overdrive ...150 P Parking brake ...146 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...217 ...Power door locks ...63 Power mirrors ...45 Power point ...42 Power steering ...148 fluid, checking and adding ...214 fluid, refill capacity ...218 fluid, specifications ...219-220 Power Windows ..., 217 O 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...bulbs ...33, 35, 37-38, 40 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...32 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...146 Load limits ...130 Locks ...side view mirrors (power) ...45 Moon roof ...48 230 Octane rating ...207 Oil (see Engine oil) ...193 Overdrive ...150 P Parking brake ...146 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...217 ...Power door locks ...63 Power mirrors ...45 Power point ...42 Power steering ...148 fluid, checking and adding ...214 fluid, refill capacity ...218 fluid, specifications ...219-220 Power Windows ..., 217 O 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)