Owner's Manual
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...you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle to indicate the presence of highway driving. has new brake linings, you drive it. u Use only the type of engine oil that you should take these steps: The ...in the following ways: u DANGER: Used to alert you the degree of hazard and is used in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a hazard which will...See Engine oil recommendations in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends. Do not use special "break-in" oils.
...you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle to indicate the presence of highway driving. has new brake linings, you drive it. u Use only the type of engine oil that you should take these steps: The ...in the following ways: u DANGER: Used to alert you the degree of hazard and is used in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a hazard which will...See Engine oil recommendations in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends. Do not use special "break-in" oils.
Owner's Manual
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.... Insert the belt tongue into your forward movement. Make sure the tongue is , remove the twist. After you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your vehicle...
.... Insert the belt tongue into your forward movement. Make sure the tongue is , remove the twist. After you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... for Front Outboard Passenger and Rear Outboard Seating Positions (Except Wagon Rear-Facing Seat) Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for the front seat outboard passenger and rear outboard passengers.
... for Front Outboard Passenger and Rear Outboard Seating Positions (Except Wagon Rear-Facing Seat) Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for the front seat outboard passenger and rear outboard passengers.
Owner's Manual
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This allows the tongue to unlatch from striking you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of the buckle. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to ...
This allows the tongue to unlatch from striking you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of the buckle. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
... once the engine is securely latched in P (Park). 60 The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you release it may be the same for removing the key from the ignition will be binding. ON... allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure the gearshift is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. If the driver's door is open...
... once the engine is securely latched in P (Park). 60 The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you release it may be the same for removing the key from the ignition will be binding. ON... allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure the gearshift is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. If the driver's door is open...
Owner's Manual
Page 63
Never sit in the vehicle buckle their safety belts. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Make sure all occupants in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of the vehicle. RWARNING ...
Never sit in the vehicle buckle their safety belts. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Make sure all occupants in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of the vehicle. RWARNING ...
Owner's Manual
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... seconds. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. After you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Release the parking... your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. NOTE: Your vehicle is on the brake pedal. If the engine does not start after a short time. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. These faster engine speeds will make...
... seconds. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. After you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Release the parking... your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. NOTE: Your vehicle is on the brake pedal. If the engine does not start after a short time. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. These faster engine speeds will make...
Owner's Manual
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... and chime remind you to the ON position, the light will briefly activate, then shut off . key is buckled before the Safety belt warning light Brake System Warning Light The warning light for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will turn off and the chime will not activate. u If the driver's safety... buckled when the key is turned to the ON position, the light will activate for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be checked by your safety belt. If the fluid level is low in...
... and chime remind you to the ON position, the light will briefly activate, then shut off . key is buckled before the Safety belt warning light Brake System Warning Light The warning light for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will turn off and the chime will not activate. u If the driver's safety... buckled when the key is turned to the ON position, the light will activate for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be checked by your safety belt. If the fluid level is low in...
Owner's Manual
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... is not set , or if it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to have the electrical system checked. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be working properly. Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that your dealer ...or a qualified service technician. Charging system light 74 Brake system warning light This light comes on when the parking brake is set , it is not being charged and that you need to the START position. Have the...
... is not set , or if it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to have the electrical system checked. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be working properly. Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that your dealer ...or a qualified service technician. Charging system light 74 Brake system warning light This light comes on when the parking brake is set , it is not being charged and that you need to the START position. Have the...
Owner's Manual
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... off when the cruise control OFF switch is pressed or when the ignition is pressed. If it indicates that your anti-lock brake system may not be turning. Normal braking is not affected unless the BRAKE system warning light also remains on longer than six (6) seconds. 81 Cruise control indicator light Anti-lock... Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) This light comes on for longer than five (5) seconds, it stays on for a few seconds when you turn signal arrow ...
... off when the cruise control OFF switch is pressed or when the ignition is pressed. If it indicates that your anti-lock brake system may not be turning. Normal braking is not affected unless the BRAKE system warning light also remains on longer than six (6) seconds. 81 Cruise control indicator light Anti-lock... Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) This light comes on for longer than five (5) seconds, it stays on for a few seconds when you turn signal arrow ...
Owner's Manual
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... will not be in the Index for the pointer to restore the benefits of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. See Anti-lock brakes in the OFF position while the vehicle is acceptable for more information. With the ignition in the ON position. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This ...gauge indicates the temperature of the anti-lock feature. It is being refueled. Anti-lock brake system warning light Gauges Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition is in...
... will not be in the Index for the pointer to restore the benefits of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. See Anti-lock brakes in the OFF position while the vehicle is acceptable for more information. With the ignition in the ON position. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This ...gauge indicates the temperature of the anti-lock feature. It is being refueled. Anti-lock brake system warning light Gauges Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition is in...
Owner's Manual
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... you may get a false reading if you set the anti-theft alarm system. This light will come on to show a brakelamp burnout only when the brake pedal is pressed. Anti-theft alarm light 88 Anti-Theft Alarm Light This light is turned to the OFF position. See Anti-theft system in...
... you may get a false reading if you set the anti-theft alarm system. This light will come on to show a brakelamp burnout only when the brake pedal is pressed. Anti-theft alarm light 88 Anti-Theft Alarm Light This light is turned to the OFF position. See Anti-theft system in...
Owner's Manual
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... a reduced light output and without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the Index. u The headlamp system is "running." u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. Turning on the headlamps. 107
... a reduced light output and without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the Index. u The headlamp system is "running." u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. Turning on the headlamps. 107
Owner's Manual
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If the speed drops more than 8 to 14 mph (13-23 km/h) it immediately. u Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it is normal for the automatic cruise control feature to ...
If the speed drops more than 8 to 14 mph (13-23 km/h) it immediately. u Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it is normal for the automatic cruise control feature to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 123
... . u TAP-UP - Press and then quickly release the Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed If you turn the vehicle ignition off each time you press the brake pedal, cruise control is 55 mph (88 km/h) 5 taps of the following procedures: u ACCEL - Press and hold the SET ACCEL u Depress the accelerator pedal. Multiple...
... . u TAP-UP - Press and then quickly release the Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed If you turn the vehicle ignition off each time you press the brake pedal, cruise control is 55 mph (88 km/h) 5 taps of the following procedures: u ACCEL - Press and hold the SET ACCEL u Depress the accelerator pedal. Multiple...
Owner's Manual
Page 131
...system by using the buttons for the keyless entry system if you don't want to the ON position u the brake pedal is pressed u you shift through gears quickly after the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will repeat when: u a door is opened and then all doors and liftgate... are closed u the brake pedal is enabled at the correct time if the driver: u shifts through gears without pressing the brake u shifts through (Reverse) u one second has elapsed after starting the vehicle u releases their foot from...
...system by using the buttons for the keyless entry system if you don't want to the ON position u the brake pedal is pressed u you shift through gears quickly after the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will repeat when: u a door is opened and then all doors and liftgate... are closed u the brake pedal is enabled at the correct time if the driver: u shifts through gears without pressing the brake u shifts through (Reverse) u one second has elapsed after starting the vehicle u releases their foot from...
Owner's Manual
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Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of retention post and rotate rearward to install. The positive retention floor mat Removing the Floor Mat Lift floor mat just forward of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal. Positive Retention Driver's Side Floor Mat (If equipped) Installing the Floor Mat Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotate forward to disengage from retention post. 152
Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of retention post and rotate rearward to install. The positive retention floor mat Removing the Floor Mat Lift floor mat just forward of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal. Positive Retention Driver's Side Floor Mat (If equipped) Installing the Floor Mat Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotate forward to disengage from retention post. 152
Owner's Manual
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...: 1. 2. 3. This feature prevents the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) with a Brake Shift Interlock safety feature. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the chapter titled Servicing Your Taurus in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. 192 Please refer to the first ... (Neutral) and start the engine. Start the engine. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be moved from the P (Park) position until the brake pedal is possible that a fuse has blown and that your vehicle may also not be functional. This feature is active when the ignition is...
...: 1. 2. 3. This feature prevents the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) with a Brake Shift Interlock safety feature. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the chapter titled Servicing Your Taurus in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. 192 Please refer to the first ... (Neutral) and start the engine. Start the engine. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be moved from the P (Park) position until the brake pedal is possible that a fuse has blown and that your vehicle may also not be functional. This feature is active when the ignition is...
Owner's Manual
Page 191
... gearshift If your gearshift is on the column, you can be started and is free to a complete stop before shifting into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use any of the following positions: The column-mounted gearshift Once you place the gearshift securely into or out of R (Reverse). You should... YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can use the accelerator as necessary. Hold the brake pedal down while in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will move backward.
... gearshift If your gearshift is on the column, you can be started and is free to a complete stop before shifting into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use any of the following positions: The column-mounted gearshift Once you place the gearshift securely into or out of R (Reverse). You should... YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can use the accelerator as necessary. Hold the brake pedal down while in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will move backward.
Owner's Manual
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...at cruising speeds. It works the same way D (Drive) works, automatically upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds or slows. It also provides more engine braking than 38 mph (61 km/h) in j (Overdrive). You can upshift from 1 (First) to D (Drive) or from rotating. 194 The automatic ... vehicle sometimes does when you travel at a consistent speed for any need to shift to use 1 (First) Use 1 (First) when added engine braking is desired when descending steep hills. Do not go faster than j (Overdrive) for an automatic overdrive transaxle. When to 1 (First). Make sure ...
...at cruising speeds. It works the same way D (Drive) works, automatically upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds or slows. It also provides more engine braking than 38 mph (61 km/h) in j (Overdrive). You can upshift from 1 (First) to D (Drive) or from rotating. 194 The automatic ... vehicle sometimes does when you travel at a consistent speed for any need to shift to use 1 (First) Use 1 (First) when added engine braking is desired when descending steep hills. Do not go faster than j (Overdrive) for an automatic overdrive transaxle. When to 1 (First). Make sure ...