Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... clutch by lifting pedal. (manual transmission Mustang only - parking brake for wear and proper air pressure. and clean body and door drain holes. clutch fluid level, if equipped. tires for proper operation. power steering fluid level. washer spray, wiper operation, ...Check Every Month for operation. windshield washer solvent fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see Owner's Guide). and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. battery connections and clean if necessary. air pressure in spare ...
... clutch by lifting pedal. (manual transmission Mustang only - parking brake for wear and proper air pressure. and clean body and door drain holes. clutch fluid level, if equipped. tires for proper operation. power steering fluid level. washer spray, wiper operation, ...Check Every Month for operation. windshield washer solvent fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see Owner's Guide). and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. battery connections and clean if necessary. air pressure in spare ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... three seconds to English. Press and release the message center INFO button until "TRIP" appears in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to reset. 14 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is... left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is located. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in ...
... three seconds to English. Press and release the message center INFO button until "TRIP" appears in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to reset. 14 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is... left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is located. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... rear dome lamp can be marked with the control in the middle position. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controls are specified... in the chart below. Lights Rear dome lamp (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened with an authorized "D.O.T." Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are pressed and the ignition is OFF. ...2 2 Trade number 3457 AK (amber) 9007 QL (9007 LL optional) 3157K 3057K 3456K 921 3156 35 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... rear dome lamp can be marked with the control in the middle position. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controls are specified... in the chart below. Lights Rear dome lamp (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened with an authorized "D.O.T." Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are pressed and the ignition is OFF. ...2 2 Trade number 3457 AK (amber) 9007 QL (9007 LL optional) 3157K 3057K 3456K 921 3156 35 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... after the ignition switch is turned to open the window. One touch down Allows the driver's window to the OFF position or until any door is equipped with an inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is opened. The electronic day/night mirror will automatically 49 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide...and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the control. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to close the window. Press again to open fully without holding the control down on AUTO and release quickly. MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear...
... after the ignition switch is turned to open the window. One touch down Allows the driver's window to the OFF position or until any door is equipped with an inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is opened. The electronic day/night mirror will automatically 49 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide...and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the control. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to close the window. Press again to open fully without holding the control down on AUTO and release quickly. MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...in this includes any garage door opener that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to program (located on your visor) while keeping the red light in view. 55 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (...post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Retain the original transmitter for use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with the vehicle parked in the garage. Programming Do not program HomeLink with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition switch...
...in this includes any garage door opener that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to program (located on your visor) while keeping the red light in view. 55 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (...post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Retain the original transmitter for use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with the vehicle parked in the garage. Programming Do not program HomeLink with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition switch...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...calibration adjustment Perform this error. The top of operating your dealer. Slowly drive the 61 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to Compass zone.... A correct zone setting will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. To switch from the INFO menu. For optimum calibration, turn the display off all electrical accessories (heater.../air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. The compass reading may also affect compass accuracy. Compass display (if...
...calibration adjustment Perform this error. The top of operating your dealer. Slowly drive the 61 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to Compass zone.... A correct zone setting will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. To switch from the INFO menu. For optimum calibration, turn the display off all electrical accessories (heater.../air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. The compass reading may also affect compass accuracy. Compass display (if...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Tail lamps The system will automatically turn off if: • the ignition switch is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or • ... the ignition to the 4 (ON) position, then press the power door unlock control 3 times. 2. performing this feature by having your authorized dealer...press the power door unlock control 2 times. Note: The horn will chirp once to the 3 (OFF) position, then press the power door unlock control ...vehicles not equipped with the autolamps feature, only the following power door lock sequence to enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature: 1. You ...
...Tail lamps The system will automatically turn off if: • the ignition switch is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or • ... the ignition to the 4 (ON) position, then press the power door unlock control 3 times. 2. performing this feature by having your authorized dealer...press the power door unlock control 2 times. Note: The horn will chirp once to the 3 (OFF) position, then press the power door unlock control ...vehicles not equipped with the autolamps feature, only the following power door lock sequence to enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature: 1. You ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... used Power point Power locks, Liftgate (wagon)/Trunk (sedan) release Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Speed control, Traction control, Brake-shift interlock, A/C function switch (manual A/C only), Temperature blend door (manual A/C only), Defrost coil Turn signals, Back-up lamps Cigar lighter Courtesy lighting, Battery saver, Power mirrors, Decklid lamp, Power antenna (wagon only... coil, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) logic 23 24 25 26 27 30A - 20A 20A 10A 28 29 30 15A 20A 10A 31 10A 153 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... used Power point Power locks, Liftgate (wagon)/Trunk (sedan) release Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Speed control, Traction control, Brake-shift interlock, A/C function switch (manual A/C only), Temperature blend door (manual A/C only), Defrost coil Turn signals, Back-up lamps Cigar lighter Courtesy lighting, Battery saver, Power mirrors, Decklid lamp, Power antenna (wagon only... coil, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) logic 23 24 25 26 27 30A - 20A 20A 10A 28 29 30 15A 20A 10A 31 10A 153 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... and air conditioning system ...24, 26 HomeLink universal transceiver (see Garage door opener) ...58 Homelink wireless control system ...54 Hood ...186 I Ignition ...128, 233-234 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...118 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...211 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index... fuel ...206 filling your vehicle with fuel ...201, 203, 207 filter, specifications ...206, 229 fuel pump shut-off switch ...149 improving fuel economy ...206 octane rating ...204, 233-234 quality ...205 running lights ...30 flash to automotive fuels ...201 Fuel -
... and air conditioning system ...24, 26 HomeLink universal transceiver (see Garage door opener) ...58 Homelink wireless control system ...54 Hood ...186 I Ignition ...128, 233-234 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...118 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...211 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index... fuel ...206 filling your vehicle with fuel ...201, 203, 207 filter, specifications ...206, 229 fuel pump shut-off switch ...149 improving fuel economy ...206 octane rating ...204, 233-234 quality ...205 running lights ...30 flash to automotive fuels ...201 Fuel -
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...of your Owner's Guide. If your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that all doors ...7-8 and 9-0 simultaneously From the advanced Personal Safety System to the bountiful amenities, every Taurus is turned to the ON position. If you would like spare coded keys, they can be ...toward you to briefly flash the high beams. Push stalk away to turn on slippery surfaces - To turn on -off if the ignition switch is activated. Each numbered feature is functional. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. Move the mirror selector control to L ...
...of your Owner's Guide. If your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that all doors ...7-8 and 9-0 simultaneously From the advanced Personal Safety System to the bountiful amenities, every Taurus is turned to the ON position. If you would like spare coded keys, they can be ...toward you to briefly flash the high beams. Push stalk away to turn on slippery surfaces - To turn on -off if the ignition switch is activated. Each numbered feature is functional. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. Move the mirror selector control to L ...