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... fuel expulsion and fires. Such use also voids the Ford Bumper to Bumper Warranty and may determine whether the ambulance manufacturer has followed Ford's recommendations by inspecting the information plate on the driver's rear door pillar. You may determine whether the vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package. You may void the Emissions...
... fuel expulsion and fires. Such use also voids the Ford Bumper to Bumper Warranty and may determine whether the ambulance manufacturer has followed Ford's recommendations by inspecting the information plate on the driver's rear door pillar. You may determine whether the vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package. You may void the Emissions...
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...System in the Locks and Security chapter. If the light remains on . Turns off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 12 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for more information. Key-...in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in -ignition warning chime:...
...System in the Locks and Security chapter. If the light remains on . Turns off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 12 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for more information. Key-...in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in -ignition warning chime:...
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...revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the RESET button for more ... Refer to Message Center in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to reset. 14 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The fuel gauge may damage the engine. ... of the scale may vary slightly when the vehicle is in the Drivers Controls chapter on a grade. Press and release the message center INFO button until "TRIP" appears in...
...revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the RESET button for more ... Refer to Message Center in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to reset. 14 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The fuel gauge may damage the engine. ... of the scale may vary slightly when the vehicle is in the Drivers Controls chapter on a grade. Press and release the message center INFO button until "TRIP" appears in...
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...rear view mirror since this may be used for the driver's press the left side of the control. To ...light from the normal (high reflective) state to the OFF position or until the driver's door is placed in R (Reverse) to restore the window controls. The mirror will... (darken) to stop. Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to open fully without holding the control down. Accessory delay With accessory delay... not block the sensor on AUTO and release quickly. Driver Controls One touch down Allows the driver's window to operate the power windows. Press again to...
...rear view mirror since this may be used for the driver's press the left side of the control. To ...light from the normal (high reflective) state to the OFF position or until the driver's door is placed in R (Reverse) to restore the window controls. The mirror will... (darken) to stop. Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to open fully without holding the control down. Accessory delay With accessory delay... not block the sensor on AUTO and release quickly. Driver Controls One touch down Allows the driver's window to operate the power windows. Press again to...
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... training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 49 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Retain the original transmitter for use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). It is also... Do not program HomeLink with a single built-in this includes any garage door opener that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage. Driver Controls HOMELINKா WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink Wireless Control...
... training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 49 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Retain the original transmitter for use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). It is also... Do not program HomeLink with a single built-in this includes any garage door opener that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage. Driver Controls HOMELINKா WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink Wireless Control...
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... HomeLink button and observe the indicator light. This will flash slowly and then rapidly. Some entry gates and garage door openers may vary by manufacturer.) 50 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds ...into HomeLink. 2. Press and release the "learn " or "smart" button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is pressed and released. Driver Controls 1. Do not repeat Step 1 to the unit). 7. Simultaneously press and hold both buttons when the indicator light flashes rapidly. (The rapid ...
... HomeLink button and observe the indicator light. This will flash slowly and then rapidly. Some entry gates and garage door openers may vary by manufacturer.) 50 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds ...into HomeLink. 2. Press and release the "learn " or "smart" button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is pressed and released. Driver Controls 1. Do not repeat Step 1 to the unit). 7. Simultaneously press and hold both buttons when the indicator light flashes rapidly. (The rapid ...
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...the "cycling" process to prevent overheating. • Continue to press and 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 initiate Step 8. 8. HomeLink should now activate your hand-held... frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 4 in which to complete the programming. every two seconds ("cycle") your rolling code equipped device. Driver Controls Note: There are 30 seconds in the "Programming" section. 51 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...the "cycling" process to prevent overheating. • Continue to press and 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 initiate Step 8. 8. HomeLink should now activate your hand-held... frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 4 in which to complete the programming. every two seconds ("cycle") your rolling code equipped device. Driver Controls Note: There are 30 seconds in the "Programming" section. 51 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Driver Controls Operating the HomeLinkா Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and release ...programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased): • Press and hold for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). Do not hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until... the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be programmed at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 52 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator light will now occur for longer that there ...
Driver Controls Operating the HomeLinkா Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and release ...programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased): • Press and hold for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). Do not hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until... the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be programmed at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 52 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator light will now occur for longer that there ...
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... 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 show the current zone setting. 56 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This may take up...the ON position. 2. Note: If the compass displays ЉCAL 000000.0 miЉ instead of the message center must be calibrated. Driver Controls Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from steel structures and high voltage lines. Compass zone/...
... 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 show the current zone setting. 56 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This may take up...the ON position. 2. Note: If the compass displays ЉCAL 000000.0 miЉ instead of the message center must be calibrated. Driver Controls Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from steel structures and high voltage lines. Compass zone/...
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...being monitored. FUEL LEVEL 5. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. PARK BRAKE STATUS 7. Driver Controls 2. Press and hold the RESET control to four seconds. Select this function from the SETUP menu for two to set the language choice. BRAKE SYSTEM 58 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For 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...
...being monitored. FUEL LEVEL 5. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. PARK BRAKE STATUS 7. Driver Controls 2. Press and hold the RESET control to four seconds. Select this function from the SETUP menu for two to set the language choice. BRAKE SYSTEM 58 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For 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...
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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 ...to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of the message center after 10 minutes 59 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle...
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 ...to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of the message center after 10 minutes 59 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle...
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...dealer for an extended period of a low fuel condition. 60 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warnings Status Low brake fluid Warning returns after the park brake is overheating. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Indicates the transmission is not completely closed . Displayed when... warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when the driver's door is engaged. Displayed when the park brake is not completely closed . If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon...
...dealer for an extended period of a low fuel condition. 60 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warnings Status Low brake fluid Warning returns after the park brake is overheating. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Indicates the transmission is not completely closed . Displayed when... warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when the driver's door is engaged. Displayed when the park brake is not completely closed . If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon...
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...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 ...brake system should be inspected immediately. If the warning stays on a regular basis. 61 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to come on,...operating properly. These messages indicate improper operation of the electrical loads as possible. Driver Controls CHECK FUEL CAP. Check the fuel filler cap for information about adding ...
...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 ...brake system should be inspected immediately. If the warning stays on a regular basis. 61 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to come on,...operating properly. These messages indicate improper operation of the electrical loads as possible. Driver Controls CHECK FUEL CAP. Check the fuel filler cap for information about adding ...
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... inside the luggage compartment. 64 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) With the key in the event they become locked inside . • The rear doors can be set the lock for children and adults in any ignition position, the driver's door will chirp one long chirp) ... down to confirm the procedure is open. Smart unlocking feature The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from the outside when the doors are located on the driver's door panel while the driver's door is complete. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. Locks and Security 1.
... inside the luggage compartment. 64 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) With the key in the event they become locked inside . • The rear doors can be set the lock for children and adults in any ignition position, the driver's door will chirp one long chirp) ... down to confirm the procedure is open. Smart unlocking feature The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from the outside when the doors are located on the driver's door panel while the driver's door is complete. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. Locks and Security 1.
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...the interior lamps for your vehicle. The typical operating range for 25 seconds or until the ignition is subject to unlock the driver's door. If the dome lamp control is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). If there are problems with the remote entry system, make... the doors 1. Press and release to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: The headlamps, parking lamps and interior lamps will not work. 66 2006 Taurus (tau...
...the interior lamps for your vehicle. The typical operating range for 25 seconds or until the ignition is subject to unlock the driver's door. If the dome lamp control is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). If there are problems with the remote entry system, make... the doors 1. Press and release to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: The headlamps, parking lamps and interior lamps will not work. 66 2006 Taurus (tau...
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Programming a personal entry code To create your authorized dealer. Note: The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the driver's door will unlock. 71 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1 • 2 on the keypad, or press the 7 ...
Programming a personal entry code To create your authorized dealer. Note: The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the driver's door will unlock. 71 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1 • 2 on the keypad, or press the 7 ...
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... work. Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the following conditions are closed throughout the process. 72 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using keyless entry To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory set code or your personal code, then...
... work. Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the following conditions are closed throughout the process. 72 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using keyless entry To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory set code or your personal code, then...
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...collisions. The airbag was designed to inflate between the front and rear doors (one on the pillars between the door panel and occupant to cause activation. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. 103 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do ...not touch them after inflation. Side airbags, in combination with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver...
...collisions. The airbag was designed to inflate between the front and rear doors (one on the pillars between the door panel and occupant to cause activation. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. 103 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do ...not touch them after inflation. Side airbags, in combination with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver...
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..., glass or other objects that a tire can lose up to half of the tire next to check pressure of the driver's door. B-pillar: The structural member at the side of air pressure. Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and ...PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of the vehicle behind the front door. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). Remember that may be wedged in the 118 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Bead area of the... for an hour or more and prior to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company.
..., glass or other objects that a tire can lose up to half of the tire next to check pressure of the driver's door. B-pillar: The structural member at the side of air pressure. Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and ...PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of the vehicle behind the front door. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). Remember that may be wedged in the 118 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Bead area of the... for an hour or more and prior to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company.
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... spare (if equipped), at which is found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label 119 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is ...air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Tires can be flat! The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label which the ...have the tire demounted and inspected in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of the driver's door. Tires, Wheels and Loading tread grooves. If internal damage to the tire. For your ...
... spare (if equipped), at which is found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label 119 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is ...air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Tires can be flat! The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label which the ...have the tire demounted and inspected in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of the driver's door. Tires, Wheels and Loading tread grooves. If internal damage to the tire. For your ...