Owner's Manual
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... that you can cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored. 5 u Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. has new brake linings, you drive it. Do not use special "break-in the Index. Safety Labels There are labels, decals and tags on the ...drive your vehicle to alert you the degree of hazard and is used in the following ways: u DANGER: Used to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. u WARNING: Used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can anticipate when to ...
... that you can cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored. 5 u Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. has new brake linings, you drive it. Do not use special "break-in the Index. Safety Labels There are labels, decals and tags on the ...drive your vehicle to alert you the degree of hazard and is used in the following ways: u DANGER: Used to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. u WARNING: Used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can anticipate when to ...
Owner's Manual
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... beginning of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your movement. After you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle, close the door and lock it is not twisted. Insert the belt tongue into your vehicle receives an...
... beginning of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your movement. After you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle, close the door and lock it is not twisted. Insert the belt tongue into your vehicle receives an...
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. Dual locking mode retractors...
... 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. Dual locking mode retractors...
Owner's Manual
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... for the rear-facing third seat (wagon) 18 While you are fastened in the seat belt, the shoulder belt adjusts to unlatch from striking you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of the buckle.
... for the rear-facing third seat (wagon) 18 While you are fastened in the seat belt, the shoulder belt adjusts to unlatch from striking you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of the buckle.
Owner's Manual
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...is open while the key is started and remains in P (Park). Remove the key. The key should return to ON when you to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you release it may be the same for both the columnand console-mounted gearshifts. 1. 2. 3. 4. RWARNING Always... set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you do not damage the starter. The key returns to the LOCK position. Release the key once the...
...is open while the key is started and remains in P (Park). Remove the key. The key should return to ON when you to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you release it may be the same for both the columnand console-mounted gearshifts. 1. 2. 3. 4. RWARNING Always... set the parking brake fully and make sure they work before you do not damage the starter. The key returns to the LOCK position. Release the key once the...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure your vehicle, do the following: 1. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is in P (Park) before you start your headlamps and other enclosed area. Before you turn the key. 2. 3. They could quickly become high enough to cause ...
Make sure your vehicle, do the following: 1. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is in P (Park) before you start your headlamps and other enclosed area. Before you turn the key. 2. 3. They could quickly become high enough to cause ...
Owner's Manual
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Release the parking brake. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. When you start the engine, let it idle for a few seconds... 4. 5. Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Keep your foot on the brake pedal. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Then drive away in the normal ... vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. If the engine still does not start your foot is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in this chapter.
Release the parking brake. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. When you start the engine, let it idle for a few seconds... 4. 5. Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Keep your foot on the brake pedal. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Then drive away in the normal ... vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. If the engine still does not start your foot is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in this chapter.
Owner's Manual
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u If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the Safety belt warning light Brake System Warning Light The warning light for 4 to 8 seconds. u If the driver's safety belt is buckled while... light will activate for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will sound for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is sounding, both the light and the chime will turn off and the... conditions will take place: u If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when the key is low, the brake system should be checked by your safety belt.
u If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the Safety belt warning light Brake System Warning Light The warning light for 4 to 8 seconds. u If the driver's safety belt is buckled while... light will activate for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will sound for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is sounding, both the light and the chime will turn off and the... conditions will take place: u If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when the key is low, the brake system should be checked by your safety belt.
Owner's Manual
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It normally goes off shortly after you need to the START position. Have the brakes checked immediately. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that you have fully released the parking brake, have the electrical system checked. Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that your dealer or a ...qualified service technician. If the light stays on after the engine starts and you turn the ignition to have the hydraulic brake system serviced by your battery is not set, it comes on briefly when you release the parking...
It normally goes off shortly after you need to the START position. Have the brakes checked immediately. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that you have fully released the parking brake, have the electrical system checked. Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that your dealer or a ...qualified service technician. If the light stays on after the engine starts and you turn the ignition to have the hydraulic brake system serviced by your battery is not set, it comes on briefly when you release the parking...
Owner's Manual
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...to indicate the direction in which you turn the ignition key to be working properly. Normal braking is pressed. If it stays on when the cruise control ON switch is not affected unless the BRAKE system warning light also remains on for longer than five (5) seconds, it indicates that your... anti-lock brake system may not be turning. Cruise Control Indicator Light (If equipped) This light comes on...
...to indicate the direction in which you turn the ignition key to be working properly. Normal braking is pressed. If it stays on when the cruise control ON switch is not affected unless the BRAKE system warning light also remains on for longer than five (5) seconds, it indicates that your... anti-lock brake system may not be turning. Cruise Control Indicator Light (If equipped) This light comes on...
Owner's Manual
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... Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the anti-lock feature. You should be accurate. The pointer moves from the ignition ON indication. 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... or qualified service technician to fluctuate within the Normal band under normal driving 82 If the coolant is acceptable for more information. See Anti-lock brakes in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled.
... Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the anti-lock feature. You should be accurate. The pointer moves from the ignition ON indication. 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... or qualified service technician to fluctuate within the Normal band under normal driving 82 If the coolant is acceptable for more information. See Anti-lock brakes in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled.
Owner's Manual
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... Index. Anti-Theft Alarm Light This light is turned to the OFF position. This light will stay on to show a brakelamp burnout only when the brake pedal is turned to the parking lamp or headlamp position. The light will come on until the ignition is pressed. Rear lamp out light NOTE...
... Index. Anti-Theft Alarm Light This light is turned to the OFF position. This light will stay on to show a brakelamp burnout only when the brake pedal is turned to the parking lamp or headlamp position. The light will come on until the ignition is pressed. Rear lamp out light NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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u The headlamp system is "running." u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. Turning on the high beams To change them back to high beam, push the turn the high beam headlamps on the headlamps. 107 The DRL ...
u The headlamp system is "running." u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. Turning on the high beams To change them back to high beam, push the turn the high beam headlamps on the headlamps. 107 The DRL ...
Owner's Manual
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... methods, then you "tap" the switch, the set speed will decrease the vehicle speed and SET it at 55 mph (88 km/h). u Lightly tap the brake pedal. Resetting the Cruise Control To reset the cruise control to a lower speed, use the accelerator pedal to help your speed decreasing even if you...
... methods, then you "tap" the switch, the set speed will decrease the vehicle speed and SET it at 55 mph (88 km/h). u Lightly tap the brake pedal. Resetting the Cruise Control To reset the cruise control to a lower speed, use the accelerator pedal to help your speed decreasing even if you...
Owner's Manual
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... SET it at least 30 mph (50 km/h). u TAP-UP - Press and then quickly release the Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed If you press the brake pedal, cruise control is 55 mph (88 km/h) 5 taps of the SET ACCEL switch will increase by pressing the RESUME switch, as long as you...
... SET it at least 30 mph (50 km/h). u TAP-UP - Press and then quickly release the Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed If you press the brake pedal, cruise control is 55 mph (88 km/h) 5 taps of the SET ACCEL switch will increase by pressing the RESUME switch, as long as you...
Owner's Manual
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...can deactivate the system by using the buttons for the keyless entry system if you shift through (Reverse) u one second has elapsed after the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will automatically lock when: u the vehicle doors and liftgate are closed u the ignition key is turned to... the ON position u the brake pedal is released The doors may not lock automatically at the factory. Autolock (If equipped) The Autolock feature is part of your remote keyless ...
...can deactivate the system by using the buttons for the keyless entry system if you shift through (Reverse) u one second has elapsed after the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will automatically lock when: u the vehicle doors and liftgate are closed u the ignition key is turned to... the ON position u the brake pedal is released The doors may not lock automatically at the factory. Autolock (If equipped) The Autolock feature is part of your remote keyless ...
Owner's Manual
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Adjust the floor mat position to install. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end 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. The positive retention floor mat Removing the Floor Mat Lift floor mat just forward of retention post and rotate rearward to disengage from the rear and rotate forward to allow proper operation of the retention post from retention post. 152
Adjust the floor mat position to install. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end 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. The positive retention floor mat Removing the Floor Mat Lift floor mat just forward of retention post and rotate rearward to disengage from the rear and rotate forward to allow proper operation of the retention post from retention post. 152
Owner's Manual
Page 190
If you do not hold the brake pedal. Start the engine. Please refer to the chapter titled Servicing Your Taurus in the ON position. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown ...and that your vehicle may also not be moved from P (Park) with a Brake Shift Interlock safety feature. Depress the...
If you do not hold the brake pedal. Start the engine. Please refer to the chapter titled Servicing Your Taurus in the ON position. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown ...and that your vehicle may also not be moved from P (Park) with a Brake Shift Interlock safety feature. Depress the...
Owner's Manual
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... can use the accelerator as necessary. Using a column-mounted gearshift If your gearshift 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). Hold the...
... can use the accelerator as necessary. Using a column-mounted gearshift If your gearshift 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). Hold the...
Owner's Manual
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... - an overdrive gear - when your fuel economy when you shift into P (Park). You can upshift from 1 (First) to use 1 (First) Use 1 (First) when added engine braking is desired when descending steep hills. It also provides more engine braking than 38 mph (61 km/h) in j (Overdrive). When to D (Drive) or from rotating. 194
... - an overdrive gear - when your fuel economy when you shift into P (Park). You can upshift from 1 (First) to use 1 (First) Use 1 (First) when added engine braking is desired when descending steep hills. It also provides more engine braking than 38 mph (61 km/h) in j (Overdrive). When to D (Drive) or from rotating. 194