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only) 174 182 Cleaning 183 2 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 77 77 80 95 ... Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 140 140 144 147 148 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 154 154 155 155 156 162 167 168 173 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects...
only) 174 182 Cleaning 183 2 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 77 77 80 95 ... Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 140 140 144 147 148 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 154 154 155 155 156 162 167 168 173 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects...
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... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...blown, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is heating, this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to be released from the plug. Improper use the power point... for accessory plugs only. To prevent the fuse from being used . Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. These include: • Utility compartment 42 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do...
...blown, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is heating, this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to be released from the plug. Improper use the power point... for accessory plugs only. To prevent the fuse from being used . Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. These include: • Utility compartment 42 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do...
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...seating positions than in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 97 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Modifying or adding equipment to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)... or its fuses. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks)...
...seating positions than in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 97 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Modifying or adding equipment to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)... or its fuses. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks)...
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...or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is provided. 102 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unless serviced, the system may increase.... The use accessory seat covers. Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. Seating and Safety Restraints A difficulty with ... side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in an accident. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. If any of these instructions may not function properly in the event ...
...or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is provided. 102 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unless serviced, the system may increase.... The use accessory seat covers. Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. Seating and Safety Restraints A difficulty with ... side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in an accident. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. If any of these instructions may not function properly in the event ...
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...in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Turn the ignition to Fuses and relays in P (Park). Start the vehicle. Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or a qualified service technician. 149 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the parking... Apply the brake pedal and shift to OFF. See your vehicle. Refer to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working properly. Apply the parking brake, turn it to N (Neutral). To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, ...
...in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Turn the ignition to Fuses and relays in P (Park). Start the vehicle. Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or a qualified service technician. 149 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the parking... Apply the brake pedal and shift to OFF. See your vehicle. Refer to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working properly. Apply the parking brake, turn it to N (Neutral). To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, ...
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... button. 4. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 156 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn...
... button. 4. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 156 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn...
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...- Maxi fuses Yellow - Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to access the fuses. Standard fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Brown - To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 157 2006 Taurus (tau)... Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A...
...- Maxi fuses Yellow - Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to access the fuses. Standard fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Brown - To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 157 2006 Taurus (tau)... Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A...
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... rating 20A 40A - 30A CB 10A 15A - - 10A 10A 15A 15A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Accessory delay relay Driver one touch down relay Blower motor relay Flasher relay Not used Not used Rear defrost relay coil feed Blower ... accessory Right headlamp Highbeam headlamps Not used Not used Left headlamp Not used (spare) Stop lamp, Speed control deactivation switch Parklamps, PWM (backlighting), Autolamps 158 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... rating 20A 40A - 30A CB 10A 15A - - 10A 10A 15A 15A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Accessory delay relay Driver one touch down relay Blower motor relay Flasher relay Not used Not used Rear defrost relay coil feed Blower ... accessory Right headlamp Highbeam headlamps Not used Not used Left headlamp Not used (spare) Stop lamp, Speed control deactivation switch Parklamps, PWM (backlighting), Autolamps 158 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... rating 10A 10A 15A 15A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Heated mirrors, Rear defrost switch indicator Restraints (air bag module/OCS module) Transmission range sensor (transmission position switch) Front washer pump, Cluster (RUN/... 26 27 30A - 20A 20A 10A 28 29 30 31 15A 20A 10A 10A 32 33 34 35 36 10A 15A 5A 10A 2A 159 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... rating 10A 10A 15A 15A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Heated mirrors, Rear defrost switch indicator Restraints (air bag module/OCS module) Transmission range sensor (transmission position switch) Front washer pump, Cluster (RUN/... 26 27 30A - 20A 20A 10A 28 29 30 31 15A 20A 10A 10A 32 33 34 35 36 10A 15A 5A 10A 2A 159 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... description Autolamp, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), Flash-to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Circuit Breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. If the battery... disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. To reduce risk of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 160 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CB -
... description Autolamp, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), Flash-to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Circuit Breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. If the battery... disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. To reduce risk of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 160 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CB -
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... 60A** 10A CB 40A** - 40A** - 20A** 20A** 50A** - 40A** - 20A* 20A* 20A* 10A* - Power distribution box description Fuse junction panel Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Fuse junction panel Low speed cooling fan Cooling fan (main) Not used Starter relay, Ignition switch Not used Cooling fan (passenger side) Cooling fan (driver...module pump feed Not used ABS module valve solenoid Fuel pump relay CD A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive power Not used 23 7 1 3 5 9 161 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 10 12 14 28 27 26 25...
... 60A** 10A CB 40A** - 40A** - 20A** 20A** 50A** - 40A** - 20A* 20A* 20A* 10A* - Power distribution box description Fuse junction panel Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Fuse junction panel Low speed cooling fan Cooling fan (main) Not used Starter relay, Ignition switch Not used Cooling fan (passenger side) Cooling fan (driver...module pump feed Not used ABS module valve solenoid Fuel pump relay CD A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive power Not used 23 7 1 3 5 9 161 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 10 12 14 28 27 26 25...
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It is smaller than a regular tire and is labeled as possible. 162 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Circuit breaker Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified ... Rear control unit HEGO sensor, Transmission shift solenoid, A/C clutch relay, Canister vent Wiper park relay Fuel pump relay PCM power relay Fan relay A/C clutch relay Fuses CB - Replace the temporary spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as such. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: •...
It is smaller than a regular tire and is labeled as possible. 162 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Circuit breaker Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified ... Rear control unit HEGO sensor, Transmission shift solenoid, A/C clutch relay, Canister vent Wiper park relay Fuel pump relay PCM power relay Fan relay A/C clutch relay Fuses CB - Replace the temporary spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as such. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: •...
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... EPA fuel economy estimates ...212 detergent in fuel ...208 filling your vehicle ...168 K Keyless entry system ...71 229 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) flex fuel vehicle (FFV) ...203, 206-207 Fuses ...156-157 G Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ...49 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...206...
... EPA fuel economy estimates ...212 detergent in fuel ...208 filling your vehicle ...168 K Keyless entry system ...71 229 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) flex fuel vehicle (FFV) ...203, 206-207 Fuses ...156-157 G Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ...49 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...206...
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... Oil (see Engine oil) ...193 Overdrive ...150 P Parking brake ...146 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...217 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...82 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...160 Power door locks ...63 Power mirrors ...45 Power point ...42 Power steering ...148 fluid, checking and adding ...214 fluid, refill capacity ...218 fluid, specifications... system illuminated entry ...69 locking/unlocking doors ...63 opening the trunk ...67 Roadside assistance ...154 S Safety Belt Maintenance ...94 Motorcraft parts ...187, 209, 217 O 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Oil (see Engine oil) ...193 Overdrive ...150 P Parking brake ...146 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...217 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...82 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...160 Power door locks ...63 Power mirrors ...45 Power point ...42 Power steering ...148 fluid, checking and adding ...214 fluid, refill capacity ...218 fluid, specifications... system illuminated entry ...69 locking/unlocking doors ...63 opening the trunk ...67 Roadside assistance ...154 S Safety Belt Maintenance ...94 Motorcraft parts ...187, 209, 217 O 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)