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...any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power.... Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check battery performance. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect half shaft dust boots...
...any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power.... Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check battery performance. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect half shaft dust boots...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 13 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C").
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 13 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C").
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer for an extended period of a low fuel condition. 60 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK TRANSMISSION. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and...possible. If the warning stays on or continues to RUN Check Traction Control (if equipped) Data error DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is turned from OFF to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. This warning may appear when towing...
...TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer for an extended period of a low fuel condition. 60 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK TRANSMISSION. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and...possible. If the warning stays on or continues to RUN Check Traction Control (if equipped) Data error DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is turned from OFF to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. This warning may appear when towing...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...operating at a low speed, turn off as many of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules Fuel computer Charging system Coolant system Traction control (if equipped) Door sensor Brake fluid Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) ..., contact your dealer as soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. If the warning stays on a regular basis. 61 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LOW BRAKE FLUID. Refer to Traction control in ... chapter. For further information, refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Driving chapter.
...operating at a low speed, turn off as many of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules Fuel computer Charging system Coolant system Traction control (if equipped) Door sensor Brake fluid Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) ..., contact your dealer as soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. If the warning stays on a regular basis. 61 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LOW BRAKE FLUID. Refer to Traction control in ... chapter. For further information, refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Driving chapter.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... in the engine coolant reservoir. Only use of injury or accident. Note: Do not put washer fluid in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may harm engine and cooling system components. 192 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners ...fluid to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. If you operate your vehicle in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. Refer to fill the reservoir if the level is low.
... in the engine coolant reservoir. Only use of injury or accident. Note: Do not put washer fluid in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may harm engine and cooling system components. 192 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners ...fluid to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. If you operate your vehicle in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. Refer to fill the reservoir if the level is low.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. 198 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Coolant concentration testing is possible with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the...a responsible manner. RE LE AD TU RN RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of automotive batteries in the coolant reservoir. Call your local authorized recycling center to a freeze point of coolant should be maintained at the mileage intervals listed in the Adding...
...129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. 198 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Coolant concentration testing is possible with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the...a responsible manner. RE LE AD TU RN RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of automotive batteries in the coolant reservoir. Call your local authorized recycling center to a freeze point of coolant should be maintained at the mileage intervals listed in the Adding...
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...; Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the reservoir is low or empty, add engine coolant to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 199 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Add the mixture to the...
...; Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the reservoir is low or empty, add engine coolant to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 199 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Add the mixture to the...
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Also, you can burn you spill coolant on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is hot. If sprayed on hot engine parts. Add the proper mixture of the engine coolant. Steam and scalding liquids released from corrosion, overheating or ... VC-6, may be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and water to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as possible. Alcohol and other vehicles which have a 200 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
Also, you can burn you spill coolant on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is hot. If sprayed on hot engine parts. Add the proper mixture of the engine coolant. Steam and scalding liquids released from corrosion, overheating or ... VC-6, may be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and water to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as possible. Alcohol and other vehicles which have a 200 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
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...a low level of personal injury, make sure the engine is not yet available. 201 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of coolant can come out forcefully when the cap is under pressure; Step back while the pressure ...radiator cap in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Before you drive the vehicle. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above), to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0...
...a low level of personal injury, make sure the engine is not yet available. 201 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of coolant can come out forcefully when the cap is under pressure; Step back while the pressure ...radiator cap in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Before you drive the vehicle. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above), to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0...
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...8226; It is still necessary to ensure the coolant concentration in your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in extremely cold climates (less than -34° F [-36° C ]): • It may be disposed of engine coolant and distilled water for recycling and disposing of...fluid your community's regulations and standards for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 202 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Used engine coolant should use a 50/50 mixture of in the winter months. Fill your vehicle will...
...8226; It is still necessary to ensure the coolant concentration in your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in extremely cold climates (less than -34° F [-36° C ]): • It may be disposed of engine coolant and distilled water for recycling and disposing of...fluid your community's regulations and standards for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 202 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Used engine coolant should use a 50/50 mixture of in the winter months. Fill your vehicle will...
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...2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine oil need only meet Ford material and design specifications for changing the spark plugs. REFILL CAPACITIES Ford Part Name Capacity Motorcraft High Fill to line on reservoir Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium 11.6 quarts (11.0L) Engine coolant1 Gold Engine Coolant...V ATF 94.7 oz (2.8L.) Windshield washer Motorcraft Premium fluid Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the engine if such spark...
...2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine oil need only meet Ford material and design specifications for changing the spark plugs. REFILL CAPACITIES Ford Part Name Capacity Motorcraft High Fill to line on reservoir Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium 11.6 quarts (11.0L) Engine coolant1 Gold Engine Coolant...V ATF 94.7 oz (2.8L.) Windshield washer Motorcraft Premium fluid Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the engine if such spark...