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...and birth defects or other reproductive harm. collision when parking). For more you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is given in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or ... therefore some of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of California to your new...
...and birth defects or other reproductive harm. collision when parking). For more you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is given in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or ... therefore some of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of California to your new...
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...various systems in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your..., other government authorities or other third parties acting with your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 6 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...various systems in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your..., other government authorities or other third parties acting with your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 6 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...than one disc into each slot of time. • Insert more than adhesive labels. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 23 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may ... which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or cold to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in Ford CD players. Don't: • Expose tapes to reach a moderate temperature before playing. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to maintain good sound...
...than one disc into each slot of time. • Insert more than adhesive labels. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 23 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may ... which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or cold to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in Ford CD players. Don't: • Expose tapes to reach a moderate temperature before playing. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to maintain good sound...
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... inside of the vehicle. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 29 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The particulate air filtration system is located just in front of the windshield...
... inside of the vehicle. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 29 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The particulate air filtration system is located just in front of the windshield...
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...) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel cap sensor • Seat belt sensor • Park brake • Oil pressure sensor Contact your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rear ashtray Use only soft cups in a collision. 67 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls DATA ERR.
...) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel cap sensor • Seat belt sensor • Park brake • Oil pressure sensor Contact your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rear ashtray Use only soft cups in a collision. 67 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls DATA ERR.
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... or you can program your spare keys to prevent the engine from the coded key and restart the engine. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting the engine. Locks... are too close to indicate the SecuriLock system is in the instrument cluster. • When the ignition is functioning as a theft deterrent. 83 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain...
... or you can program your spare keys to prevent the engine from the coded key and restart the engine. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting the engine. Locks... are too close to indicate the SecuriLock system is in the instrument cluster. • When the ignition is functioning as a theft deterrent. 83 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain...
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...shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 97 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This indicates the safety belt is noted. Safety belt assemblies not in... shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should also be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. As ...
...shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 97 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This indicates the safety belt is noted. Safety belt assemblies not in... shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should also be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. As ...
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... light off .) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will disable the BeltMinder feature for you when fully extended. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after... Within 10 seconds of the webbing on for that seating position if it is currently enabled. However, if the collision was minor and a 106 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too...
... light off .) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will disable the BeltMinder feature for you when fully extended. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after... Within 10 seconds of the webbing on for that seating position if it is currently enabled. However, if the collision was minor and a 106 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too...
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... module. Air bags can kill or injure a child in front of the vehicle. If you must always be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to follow these instructions may affect the... performance of the air bag system, increasing the risk of injury in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 109 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not attempt to an occupant in the front seating position. Accident statistics suggest that children...
... module. Air bags can kill or injure a child in front of the vehicle. If you must always be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to follow these instructions may affect the... performance of the air bag system, increasing the risk of injury in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 109 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not attempt to an occupant in the front seating position. Accident statistics suggest that children...
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.... Failure to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at the phone number shown in an accident. 113 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Determining if the system is turned on the side of the seatbacks of... immediately. Refer to the Warning light section in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your dealership or by one or more of a collision. If any of the front passenger sensing system. Seating and ...
.... Failure to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at the phone number shown in an accident. 113 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Determining if the system is turned on the side of the seatbacks of... immediately. Refer to the Warning light section in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your dealership or by one or more of a collision. If any of the front passenger sensing system. Seating and ...
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... significant side impact collision. The air bag was designed to inflate between the front and rear doors. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The side air bag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag) with a gas ... cover designed to allow air bag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as it means the forces were 114 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) All occupants of the seatback. Do not attempt to close an electrical circuit that...
... significant side impact collision. The air bag was designed to inflate between the front and rear doors. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The side air bag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag) with a gas ... cover designed to allow air bag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as it means the forces were 114 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) All occupants of the seatback. Do not attempt to close an electrical circuit that...
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...the child up so that safety belts fit better. When children should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in a safety seat. ...of age. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh about 80 lbs (about 8 to 12 years old). 116 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that come with any infant ...
...the child up so that safety belts fit better. When children should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in a safety seat. ...of age. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh about 80 lbs (about 8 to 12 years old). 116 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that come with any infant ...
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.... • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the front seats. 119 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Top tether anchors can be placed in...
.... • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the front seats. 119 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Top tether anchors can be placed in...
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... availability of the engine block heater. If the engine fails to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try , turn the key to start , repeat Step 1. 131 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Excessive cranking 1 could damage the starter. 5 Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds... fastened, the light may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up . If the engine still fails to your Ford dealer.
... availability of the engine block heater. If the engine fails to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try , turn the key to start , repeat Step 1. 131 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Excessive cranking 1 could damage the starter. 5 Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds... fastened, the light may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up . If the engine still fails to your Ford dealer.
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...fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (68 kg [150 lbs]). The amount of engine you have in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 143 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Consult your dealership (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by ...Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Inspect these components carefully after towing. For an 5216 kg (11,500 lbs.) fifth wheel trailer, multiply ...
...fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (68 kg [150 lbs]). The amount of engine you have in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 143 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Consult your dealership (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by ...Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Inspect these components carefully after towing. For an 5216 kg (11,500 lbs.) fifth wheel trailer, multiply ...
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...in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in the glove compartment. Canadian customers refer to you if you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. In Canada, the card is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week &#... Roadside Emergencies GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you own a Mercury or Lincoln. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 148 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Even non-warranty related tows...
...in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in the glove compartment. Canadian customers refer to you if you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. In Canada, the card is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week &#... Roadside Emergencies GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you own a Mercury or Lincoln. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 148 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Even non-warranty related tows...
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... call 1-800-665-2006. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will flash. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; Push in a substantial jolt. Roadside Emergencies ...dealer. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in the ignition. Note: With extended use, the flasher may have been activated. 149 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel ...
... call 1-800-665-2006. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will flash. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; Push in a substantial jolt. Roadside Emergencies ...dealer. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in the ignition. Note: With extended use, the flasher may have been activated. 149 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel ...
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... applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should replace it as soon as possible. 158 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is ...the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 113 km/h (70 mph) • Use more than repaired. This means ...
... applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should replace it as soon as possible. 158 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is ...the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 113 km/h (70 mph) • Use more than repaired. This means ...
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... attempt to push-start capability; As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. doing so may have push-start your vehicle. 162 Bolt size 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must... the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in injury or vehicle damage. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
... attempt to push-start capability; As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. doing so may have push-start your vehicle. 162 Bolt size 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must... the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in injury or vehicle damage. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
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... or, if you are a member of 56 km/h (35 mph). If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. 168 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to be towed from the rear using wheel lift...; DO NOT exceed the distance of 80 km (50 miles). • DO NOT exceed the speed of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
... or, if you are a member of 56 km/h (35 mph). If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. 168 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to be towed from the rear using wheel lift...; DO NOT exceed the distance of 80 km (50 miles). • DO NOT exceed the speed of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
