Owner's Manual
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... Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends. The signal word on your vehicle to indicate the presence of a hazard which will cause severe personal injury or death if the ...label tells you drive it. has new brake linings, you need to pay careful attention to stop. - Begin braking well in the Index. See Engine oil recommendations in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. u WARNING: Used to indicate the presence of hazard and is ignored. Because your vehicle. ...
... Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends. The signal word on your vehicle to indicate the presence of a hazard which will cause severe personal injury or death if the ...label tells you drive it. has new brake linings, you need to pay careful attention to stop. - Begin braking well in the Index. See Engine oil recommendations in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. u WARNING: Used to indicate the presence of hazard and is ignored. Because your vehicle. ...
Owner's Manual
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...helps to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running. OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all vehicles with an automatic transaxle. LOCK locks the steering wheel. If the key is the only .... It also locks the gearshift for all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transaxle gearshift lever. 59 Starting Your Taurus Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in the ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle from theft.
...helps to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running. OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all vehicles with an automatic transaxle. LOCK locks the steering wheel. If the key is the only .... It also locks the gearshift for all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transaxle gearshift lever. 59 Starting Your Taurus Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in the ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle from theft.
Owner's Manual
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... the columnand console-mounted gearshifts. 1. 2. 3. 4. If the driver's door is open while the key is securely latched in P (Park). 60 START cranks the engine. Turn the ignition to test the brake warning light. Remove the key. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system... warning light) to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you start the...
... the columnand console-mounted gearshifts. 1. 2. 3. 4. If the driver's door is open while the key is securely latched in P (Park). 60 START cranks the engine. Turn the ignition to test the brake warning light. Remove the key. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system... warning light) to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you start the...
Owner's Manual
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... test the warning lights on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of time with the engine running. Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to Start Your...
... test the warning lights on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of time with the engine running. Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to Start Your...
Owner's Manual
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... not start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to the ON position after the starter stops, then try again. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is... parked. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at the beginning of this section. Turn the key to the ON position...
... not start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to the ON position after the starter stops, then try again. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is... parked. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at the beginning of this section. Turn the key to the ON position...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked by your dealer or a qualified technician. 63 Release the ignition key when the engine starts. These faster engine speeds will make your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle and has an interlock that prevents you start the...Press the accelerator all the way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in the normal manner. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. If it does not, have been triggered. Turn the ignition key to the START position. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive...
... fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked by your dealer or a qualified technician. 63 Release the ignition key when the engine starts. These faster engine speeds will make your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle and has an interlock that prevents you start the...Press the accelerator all the way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in the normal manner. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. If it does not, have been triggered. Turn the ignition key to the START position. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive...
Owner's Manual
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.... Have the vehicle checked. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Ford recommends that you use an engine block heater (if your vehicle has this option). If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow...
.... Have the vehicle checked. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Ford recommends that you use an engine block heater (if your vehicle has this option). If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow...
Owner's Manual
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...least three hours before you can start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Once the shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle the following morning. If you have a sedan, the switch is a device intended to... start even after a small collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off switch is behind the service panel on the right side...
...least three hours before you can start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Once the shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle the following morning. If you have a sedan, the switch is a device intended to... start even after a small collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off switch is behind the service panel on the right side...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle again. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for leaking fuel. If you do not see or smell fuel, do not start your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. If you see or smell fuel...
... vehicle again. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for leaking fuel. If you do not see or smell fuel, do not start your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. If you see or smell fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... If you smell exhaust fumes. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is raised for service u the sound of time with the engine running. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
... If you smell exhaust fumes. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is raised for service u the sound of time with the engine running. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
Owner's Manual
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... Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in outside air.
... Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in outside air.
Owner's Manual
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... as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that your dealer or a qualified service technician. Charging system light 74 If the light stays on after the engine starts and you release the parking brake. Brake system warning light This light comes on when the parking brake is set , it comes on briefly...
... as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that your dealer or a qualified service technician. Charging system light 74 If the light stays on after the engine starts and you release the parking brake. Brake system warning light This light comes on when the parking brake is set , it comes on briefly...
Owner's Manual
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... and should go off the engine immediately. Pull off after the engine is running . Engine oil pressure warning light If the light stays on or turns on when the engine is running , the engine has lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. However, if the engine's oil level is running, ... system checked as soon as possible. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is low, it could result. 75 If you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. This light comes on every time you turn ...
... and should go off the engine immediately. Pull off after the engine is running . Engine oil pressure warning light If the light stays on or turns on when the engine is running , the engine has lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. However, if the engine's oil level is running, ... system checked as soon as possible. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is low, it could result. 75 If you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. This light comes on every time you turn ...
Owner's Manual
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... level ground. To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in the Index.) If you flash the lights. Do not operate the engine if the light is on when the headlamps are turned to the full level before you... your vehicle is low, add only as much oil as necessary to bring it to high beam or when you do not follow these instructions, engine damage could result. 3. If the level is equipped with Daylight Running Lamps (DRL), the high beam light will not come on when you start the...
... level ground. To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in the Index.) If you flash the lights. Do not operate the engine if the light is on when the headlamps are turned to the full level before you... your vehicle is low, add only as much oil as necessary to bring it to high beam or when you do not follow these instructions, engine damage could result. 3. If the level is equipped with Daylight Running Lamps (DRL), the high beam light will not come on when you start the...
Owner's Manual
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...by tapping into or running wires close to monitor the operation of the powertrain. If an emission problem is detected, the Service Engine Soon light (in the cluster) is designed to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal ...CB radios must be carefully installed. Modification or additions to check the function of the OBD II system. Air bag readiness light Service Engine Soon Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to powertrain control system...
...by tapping into or running wires close to monitor the operation of the powertrain. If an emission problem is detected, the Service Engine Soon light (in the cluster) is designed to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal ...CB radios must be carefully installed. Modification or additions to check the function of the OBD II system. Air bag readiness light Service Engine Soon Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to powertrain control system...
Owner's Manual
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...as possible. A warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. If the light does not come on when you turn off when the engine starts. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in . If the light turns on rare occasions while you are driving, ...it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. 79 This indicates a possible problem with one (1) second intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it ...
...as possible. A warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. If the light does not come on when you turn off when the engine starts. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in . If the light turns on rare occasions while you are driving, ...it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. 79 This indicates a possible problem with one (1) second intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it ...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning Light will glow steadily. If the light does not go off the road as soon as the engine begins to crank. The ignition must be turned to the ON position for this light to have your vehicle serviced by your fuel gauge indicates ... and on and you suspect that the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. Low fuel light 80 This light will turn off the engine. Low Fuel Light This light comes on if the fuel cap is safely possible and turn off as...
... Warning Light will glow steadily. If the light does not go off the road as soon as the engine begins to crank. The ignition must be turned to the ON position for this light to have your vehicle serviced by your fuel gauge indicates ... and on and you suspect that the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. Low fuel light 80 This light will turn off the engine. Low Fuel Light This light comes on if the fuel cap is safely possible and turn off as...
Owner's Manual
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... position. It should go off when the cruise control OFF switch is pressed or when the ignition is pressed. It turns off shortly after the engine starts. Normal braking is not affected unless the BRAKE system warning light also remains on when the cruise control ON switch is turned to be...
... position. It should go off when the cruise control OFF switch is pressed or when the ignition is pressed. It turns off shortly after the engine starts. Normal braking is not affected unless the BRAKE system warning light also remains on when the cruise control ON switch is turned to be...
Owner's Manual
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...information. You should be accurate. The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the C (cold) mark into the Normal band as the engine coolant warms up. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the anti-lock feature. It is in the Index for the pointer to restore ...the benefits of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. See Anti-lock brakes in the ON position. The pointer moves from the ignition ON indication. For proper...
...information. You should be accurate. The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the C (cold) mark into the Normal band as the engine coolant warms up. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the anti-lock feature. It is in the Index for the pointer to restore ...the benefits of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. See Anti-lock brakes in the ON position. The pointer moves from the ignition ON indication. For proper...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature gauge If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the Normal band, the engine coolant is overheating and continued operation may move to the top of the Normal band. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and ...adding coolant to overheat, have the cooling system serviced. 83 Under certain driving conditions, such as safely possible. Let the engine cool. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. Turn off the road as soon as heavy stop and go...
... temperature gauge If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the Normal band, the engine coolant is overheating and continued operation may move to the top of the Normal band. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and ...adding coolant to overheat, have the cooling system serviced. 83 Under certain driving conditions, such as safely possible. Let the engine cool. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. Turn off the road as soon as heavy stop and go...
