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... and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. engine cooling system level and strength. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It is properly stowed (tight... for operation. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper operation. and clean body and door drain holes. power steering fluid level. Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner's Information clutch fluid level, if equipped. and lubricate all wiper blades...
... and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. engine cooling system level and strength. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It is properly stowed (tight... for operation. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper operation. and clean body and door drain holes. power steering fluid level. Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner's Information clutch fluid level, if equipped. and lubricate all wiper blades...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... Bumper Warranty and may determine whether the vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package. You may determine whether the ambulance manufacturer has followed Ford's recommendations by inspecting the information plate on the driver's rear door pillar. 12. In addition, Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to produce an ambulance could result in elevated underbody...
... Bumper Warranty and may determine whether the vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package. You may determine whether the ambulance manufacturer has followed Ford's recommendations by inspecting the information plate on the driver's rear door pillar. 12. In addition, Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to produce an ambulance could result in elevated underbody...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire pressure warning 9 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire pressure warning 9 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... Driving chapter for a burned out bulb. Refer to Securilock Passive Anti-theft System in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . 12 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the Locks and Security chapter...
... Driving chapter for a burned out bulb. Refer to Securilock Passive Anti-theft System in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . 12 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the Locks and Security chapter...
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... the vehicle is in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to Message Center in the ON position). Refer to reset. 14 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to English. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle the ...fuel filler door is in the Drivers Controls chapter on a grade. Note: When the odometer shows over 10,000 miles the tenths drop off the display. Press and...
... the vehicle is in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to Message Center in the ON position). Refer to reset. 14 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to English. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle the ...fuel filler door is in the Drivers Controls chapter on a grade. Note: When the odometer shows over 10,000 miles the tenths drop off the display. Press and...
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AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode or / to change CD mode. VOL PUSH ON AM FM 17 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) turn ON/OFF; Press frequency down/up or previous/next disc. 17. Tune: Works in radio mode (AM/FM1/FM2). 21. Cassette door: Insert a cassette into the cassette door. 18. Entertainment Systems 16. Seek: Press and / for previous/next release listenable radio station, tape selection or CD track. 19. Power/volume: Press to turn to eject a tape. EJ (Eject): Press to increase or decrease volume levels. 20.
AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode or / to change CD mode. VOL PUSH ON AM FM 17 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) turn ON/OFF; Press frequency down/up or previous/next disc. 17. Tune: Works in radio mode (AM/FM1/FM2). 21. Cassette door: Insert a cassette into the cassette door. 18. Entertainment Systems 16. Seek: Press and / for previous/next release listenable radio station, tape selection or CD track. 19. Power/volume: Press to turn to eject a tape. EJ (Eject): Press to increase or decrease volume levels. 20.
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... magazine. 3. Press to choose a frequency band (AM/FM1/FM2). Using the disc holder release knob (C), pull the disc holder (B) out of the magazine. Slide the door to eject a CD. 17. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine while pressing on the disc holder as the disc holder... changer (if equipped) Your CD changer is either located in the trunk or the center console. 1. A B C Do not pull too hard on the lever. 20 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... magazine. 3. Press to choose a frequency band (AM/FM1/FM2). Using the disc holder release knob (C), pull the disc holder (B) out of the magazine. Slide the door to eject a CD. 17. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine while pressing on the disc holder as the disc holder... changer (if equipped) Your CD changer is either located in the trunk or the center console. 1. A B C Do not pull too hard on the lever. 20 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. The horizontal edge of each lens on the dome lamp. The dome lamp will illuminate whenever any door is opened, and 32 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to activate the left...
... THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. The horizontal edge of each lens on the dome lamp. The dome lamp will illuminate whenever any door is opened, and 32 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to activate the left...
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.... BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are specified in the chart below. This condensation is normal and will shut off immediately after the door is a possibility that condensation can occur. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will... provide quality bulb burn time. 33 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights the lamp will remain on either side of each map lamp to activate the ...
.... BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are specified in the chart below. This condensation is normal and will shut off immediately after the door is a possibility that condensation can occur. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will... provide quality bulb burn time. 33 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights the lamp will remain on either side of each map lamp to activate the ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... out all the window controls except for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until the driver's door is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. MIRRORS AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle... may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. 44 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls One touch down Allows the driver's window to open fully without holding the ...
... out all the window controls except for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until the driver's door is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. MIRRORS AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle... may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. 44 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls One touch down Allows the driver's window to open fully without holding the ...
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... safety standards. Programming Do not program HomeLink with a single built-in this includes any garage door opener that upon the sale of the radio-frequency signal. 49 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition...learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to HomeLink for use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). federal safety standards (this section. Retain the original transmitter for quicker training and accurate ...
... safety standards. Programming Do not program HomeLink with a single built-in this includes any garage door opener that upon the sale of the radio-frequency signal. 49 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition...learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to HomeLink for use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). federal safety standards (this section. Retain the original transmitter for quicker training and accurate ...
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... your hand-held transmitter signals into HomeLink. 2. Note: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for Canadian residents. 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the "Programming" section - Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Press ...noted in the "Gate Operator and Canadian Programming" in view. 3. do not repeat Step 1. Some entry gates and garage door openers may vary by manufacturer.) 50 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls 1. The indicator light will erase previously programmed hand-held...
... your hand-held transmitter signals into HomeLink. 2. Note: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for Canadian residents. 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the "Programming" section - Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Press ...noted in the "Gate Operator and Canadian Programming" in view. 3. do not repeat Step 1. Some entry gates and garage door openers may vary by manufacturer.) 50 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls 1. The indicator light will erase previously programmed hand-held...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...while you press and release - Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold /release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to press and hold the HomeLink button (note Step 3 in... until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink. Driver Controls Note: There are 30 seconds in the "Programming" section. 51 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the ...
...while you press and release - Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold /release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to press and hold the HomeLink button (note Step 3 in... until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink. Driver Controls Note: There are 30 seconds in the "Programming" section. 51 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the ...
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... System To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink button. Do not hold for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). Reprogramming a single HomeLinkா button To program a device to HomeLink...will now occur for longer that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 52 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow these steps: 1. Erasing HomeLink...
... System To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink button. Do not hold for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). Reprogramming a single HomeLinkா button To program a device to HomeLink...will now occur for longer that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 52 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow these steps: 1. Erasing HomeLink...
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...and will need to display compass heading. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Press and hold the RESET until the ЉCALЉ indicator changes to be blank). Note: If the compass displays ЉCAL... 4. This may take up to 3 circles to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Determine your magnetic zone by referring to show the current zone setting. 56 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this error.
...and will need to display compass heading. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Press and hold the RESET until the ЉCALЉ indicator changes to be blank). Note: If the compass displays ЉCAL... 4. This may take up to 3 circles to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Determine your magnetic zone by referring to show the current zone setting. 56 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this error.
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...from English to four seconds. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the system check report is pressed PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for the current units to set the language choice. OIL PRESSURE 2. Pressing ... hold the RESET control to change from the SETUP menu for two to Metric. PARK BRAKE STATUS 7. BRAKE SYSTEM 58 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DOORS CLOSED (If RESET control is as follows: 1. Driver Controls 2. Press and hold the RESET control to be displayed). ...
...from English to four seconds. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the system check report is pressed PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for the current units to set the language choice. OIL PRESSURE 2. Pressing ... hold the RESET control to change from the SETUP menu for two to Metric. PARK BRAKE STATUS 7. BRAKE SYSTEM 58 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DOORS CLOSED (If RESET control is as follows: 1. Driver Controls 2. Press and hold the RESET control to be displayed). ...
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...System warnings System warnings alert you acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for several seconds. Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check ...charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be displayed Warning returns after you to possible problems or malfunctions in your...
...System warnings System warnings alert you acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for several seconds. Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check ...charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be displayed Warning returns after you to possible problems or malfunctions in your...
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...Specifications chapter. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the right rear door is running or hot. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Check the... coolant and coolant level. 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...
...Specifications chapter. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the right rear door is running or hot. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Check the... coolant and coolant level. 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...
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... These messages indicate improper operation 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) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel...of the engine oil. Displayed when the electrical system is not properly installed. If the warning stays on a regular basis. 61 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine oil level is low and the brake system should...
... These messages indicate improper operation 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) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel...of the engine oil. Displayed when the electrical system is not properly installed. If the warning stays on a regular basis. 61 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine oil level is low and the brake system should...
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... mph (5 km/h). To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control You must wait 30 seconds. In case of loss, replacement keys are met: • any door is opened then closed throughout the process. 63 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: All... doors must be closed and remain closed while the engine is running , • you must...
... mph (5 km/h). To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control You must wait 30 seconds. In case of loss, replacement keys are met: • any door is opened then closed throughout the process. 63 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: All... doors must be closed and remain closed while the engine is running , • you must...