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... with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under page 45 and...
... with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under page 45 and...
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Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change transfer case ...
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change transfer case ...
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... inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 110,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑ Drain coalescent...
... inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 110,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑ Drain coalescent...
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...). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 42 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl (natural gas only).
...). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 42 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl (natural gas only).
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or ... Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 179 185 187 190 194 201 217 229 230 232 Accessories Index 240 242 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or ... Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 179 185 187 190 194 201 217 229 230 232 Accessories Index 240 242 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003...
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... high beam headlamps are on or flash faster, check for more information. Turns off (the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is active. If the indicators stay on , the ignition is off when the speed control system is activated...lights are turned on a malfunction has been detected; Traction Control active (if equipped): Flashes when the Traction Control is opened . 12 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Securilock Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System...
... high beam headlamps are on or flash faster, check for more information. Turns off (the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is active. If the indicators stay on , the ignition is off when the speed control system is activated...lights are turned on a malfunction has been detected; Traction Control active (if equipped): Flashes when the Traction Control is opened . 12 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Securilock Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System...
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... the optional cigarette lighter (if equipped). 48 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the rod for accessory plugs only. The visor will result in a blown...
... the optional cigarette lighter (if equipped). 48 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the rod for accessory plugs only. The visor will result in a blown...
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... out all the window controls except for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to close the window. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for the driver's press the left side of the window openings. Press again ...to open the window. MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror which has an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will automatically 49 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press completely down . Driver Controls POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows,...
... out all the window controls except for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to close the window. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for the driver's press the left side of the window openings. Press again ...to open the window. MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror which has an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will automatically 49 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press completely down . Driver Controls POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows,...
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... compass display hold the INFO button for 2 seconds to be necessary. Turn ignition to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Slowly drive the 61 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will need ...to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. For optimum calibration, turn the display off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Press and hold the INFO button for 2...
... compass display hold the INFO button for 2 seconds to be necessary. Turn ignition to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Slowly drive the 61 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will need ...to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. For optimum calibration, turn the display off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Press and hold the INFO button for 2...
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... in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for information about adding engine oil. Indicates the transmission is overheating. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of a low fuel condition. If this warning message is.... Displayed when the electrical system is not operating properly. OIL PRESSURE LOW. Refer to Traction control in the Driving chapter. 66 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when the Traction Control system is not maintaining proper voltage....
... in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for information about adding engine oil. Indicates the transmission is overheating. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of a low fuel condition. If this warning message is.... Displayed when the electrical system is not operating properly. OIL PRESSURE LOW. Refer to Traction control in the Driving chapter. 66 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when the Traction Control system is not maintaining proper voltage....
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... doors or liftgate (wagon) are closed the horn will make two quick chirps, and the parklamps will flash for the alarm to timeout in the 1 (ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position. Opening the trunk Press once to activate the alarm. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once...properly closed . To replace the battery: 1. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 77 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press again or turn off the interior lamps (if they were on) and arm the...
... doors or liftgate (wagon) are closed the horn will make two quick chirps, and the parklamps will flash for the alarm to timeout in the 1 (ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position. Opening the trunk Press once to activate the alarm. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once...properly closed . To replace the battery: 1. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 77 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press again or turn off the interior lamps (if they were on) and arm the...
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... an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your dealership or by one or more of the following...collision. Unless serviced, the system may come into contact with the system is not required. The use accessory seat covers. Failure to indicate the condition of the front passenger sensing system. If any of these ... the event of personal injury in an accident. 113 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not use of accessory seat covers may increase the risk of a collision. ...
... an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your dealership or by one or more of the following...collision. Unless serviced, the system may come into contact with the system is not required. The use accessory seat covers. Failure to indicate the condition of the front passenger sensing system. If any of these ... the event of personal injury in an accident. 113 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not use of accessory seat covers may increase the risk of a collision. ...
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To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for many older safety seats. Attaching child safety seats with title). Tether straps are located under the head restraint and between the head ...restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of your vehicle are available as shown. Contact the manufacturer of the seatback. 123 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The tether anchors in place. Position the child safety seat on the loose end...
To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for many older safety seats. Attaching child safety seats with title). Tether straps are located under the head restraint and between the head ...restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of your vehicle are available as shown. Contact the manufacturer of the seatback. 123 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The tether anchors in place. Position the child safety seat on the loose end...
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... as soon as the radio to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 128 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Preparing to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal... engine is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 3 accessories such as the engine starts. LOCK, locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever and 4 1 allows key removal. 5 3. START, cranks the...
... as soon as the radio to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 128 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Preparing to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal... engine is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 3 accessories such as the engine starts. LOCK, locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever and 4 1 allows key removal. 5 3. START, cranks the...
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Driving 2. If a light fails to 5 (START). Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. 130 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) P 2 R N D D 3 1 1 4 5 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly.
Driving 2. If a light fails to 5 (START). Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. 130 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) P 2 R N D D 3 1 1 4 5 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly.
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... Not used Not used Rear defrost grid feed (wagon only)/Rear defrost relay coil feed (sedan only) Blower motor Rear defrost relay Power seats, Delayed accessory, Adjustable pedals Right headlamp Highbeam headlamps Not used Not used Left headlamp Not used (spare) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 152 40A - 30A... CB 10A 15A - - 10A 10A 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover...
... Not used Not used Rear defrost grid feed (wagon only)/Rear defrost relay coil feed (sedan only) Blower motor Rear defrost relay Power seats, Delayed accessory, Adjustable pedals Right headlamp Highbeam headlamps Not used Not used Left headlamp Not used (spare) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 152 40A - 30A... CB 10A 15A - - 10A 10A 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover...
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Park the booster vehicle close to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 163 Ensure that vent caps are used to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are tight and level. 5. Roadside Emergencies 2. Set...
Park the booster vehicle close to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 163 Ensure that vent caps are used to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are tight and level. 5. Roadside Emergencies 2. Set...
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WAXING Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as ... shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is "hot to the touch" or during exposure to the vehicle's paintwork and trim over time. 179 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
WAXING Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as ... shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is "hot to the touch" or during exposure to the vehicle's paintwork and trim over time. 179 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Put the gearshift in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Battery posts, terminals and related... medical attention. If acid is installed, the engine must relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle's engine is eventually relearned. 195 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is swallowed, call a physician immediately...
... excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Put the gearshift in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Battery posts, terminals and related... medical attention. If acid is installed, the engine must relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle's engine is eventually relearned. 195 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is swallowed, call a physician immediately...
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... inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. These numbers represent the Range of operation and conditions. 209 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Contact your dealer if the window sticker is important to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. •... fuel economy comparisons with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to driving on the vehicle under optimum conditions.
... inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. These numbers represent the Range of operation and conditions. 209 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Contact your dealer if the window sticker is important to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. •... fuel economy comparisons with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to driving on the vehicle under optimum conditions.