Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any damage caused by: • alterations or modifications of Ford Motor Company 7 WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake ... electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil regulator, exhaust back pressure regulator and sensor, camshaft position sensor, accelerator switch. For more information, see pages 11-24. Damage Caused By: • accidents, collision or objects striking the vehicle (including...
...Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any damage caused by: • alterations or modifications of Ford Motor Company 7 WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake ... electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil regulator, exhaust back pressure regulator and sensor, camshaft position sensor, accelerator switch. For more information, see pages 11-24. Damage Caused By: • accidents, collision or objects striking the vehicle (including...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information ...depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Other parties may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada. 6 2004 Taurus (tau...
...Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information ...depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Other parties may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada. 6 2004 Taurus (tau...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when... has detected a malfunction. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle's functions. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the respective system inspected immediately. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may cause the Service engine...
...cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when... has detected a malfunction. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle's functions. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the respective system inspected immediately. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may cause the Service engine...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the left side of the control to the desired speed. 51 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...speed of maximum travel. Do not use the speed control in the P (Park) position. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Speed control does not work at speeds...
... rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the left side of the control to the desired speed. 51 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...speed of maximum travel. Do not use the speed control in the P (Park) position. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Speed control does not work at speeds...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 48 km/h (30 mph). 52 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The CRUISE indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on an uphill, your speed control... pedal Disengaging the speed control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. Driver Controls 3. The RES control will not erase previous set speed on . Take your set speed. Press the SET ACC control and release...
...Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 48 km/h (30 mph). 52 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The CRUISE indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on an uphill, your speed control... pedal Disengaging the speed control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. Driver Controls 3. The RES control will not erase previous set speed on . Take your set speed. Press the SET ACC control and release...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET ACC control. 53 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control. Each tap will... decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. Reducing speed while using speed control There are three ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold...
...the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET ACC control. 53 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control. Each tap will... decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. Reducing speed while using speed control There are three ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... However, drivers must be paramount when using such equipment. Make sure that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal. CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in . Mobile Communication Equipment ...includes, but is safe to avoid negating these benefits. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 68 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The most important thing you can enhance personal safety and security when ...
.... However, drivers must be paramount when using such equipment. Make sure that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal. CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in . Mobile Communication Equipment ...includes, but is safe to avoid negating these benefits. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 68 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The most important thing you can enhance personal safety and security when ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... produce very high temperatures in this chapter. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting the engine. START, cranks the engine. LOCK, locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever and 4 1 allows key removal. 5 3. Preparing to 2 operate while... allows the automatic transmission shift lever 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)
... produce very high temperatures in this chapter. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting the engine. START, cranks the engine. LOCK, locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever and 4 1 allows key removal. 5 3. Preparing to 2 operate while... allows the automatic transmission shift lever 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)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the key to 4 (ON) without 3 turning the key to the floor and try again. If the engine still fails to start , repeat Step 1. 131 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Consult your fuel distributor for proper use of winter grade (Ed85) ethanol will produce satisfactory cold... of the two. If summer grade (Ed85) ethanol is used in case the engine is designed to your Ford dealer. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the accelerator pedal as an option and can also be obtained from your tank will allow the engine to 5 (START),...
... the key to 4 (ON) without 3 turning the key to the floor and try again. If the engine still fails to start , repeat Step 1. 131 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Consult your fuel distributor for proper use of winter grade (Ed85) ethanol will produce satisfactory cold... of the two. If summer grade (Ed85) ethanol is used in case the engine is designed to your Ford dealer. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the accelerator pedal as an option and can also be obtained from your tank will allow the engine to 5 (START),...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...ignition is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the Traction Control button will not turn the system on the reservoir). 135 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The Traction Control system should be serviced. If a system fault is...this may lead to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. The Traction Control switch, located on the accelerator. This may allow excess wheel spin to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Driving During ...
...ignition is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the Traction Control button will not turn the system on the reservoir). 135 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The Traction Control system should be serviced. If a system fault is...this may lead to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. The Traction Control switch, located on the accelerator. This may allow excess wheel spin to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Driving During ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... - Vehicle Curb Weight - DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through the water, always dry the brakes by shifting from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 140 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) VEHICLE LOADING - Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is the weight of your new...of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of your vehicle and/or trailer, to free your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for cars). Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. WITH AND WITHOUT...
... - Vehicle Curb Weight - DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through the water, always dry the brakes by shifting from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 140 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) VEHICLE LOADING - Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is the weight of your new...of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of your vehicle and/or trailer, to free your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for cars). Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. WITH AND WITHOUT...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...can yield up to 10% savings in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. 208 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Keep a record for long periods of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions.... of time (greater than traveling at least one minute) may want to turn off the speed control in order to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less...
...can yield up to 10% savings in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. 208 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Keep a record for long periods of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions.... of time (greater than traveling at least one minute) may want to turn off the speed control in order to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...[37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tires load carrying capability. 217 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE... assigned to this tire is established for a tire that is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause...
...[37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tires load carrying capability. 217 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE... assigned to this tire is established for a tire that is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...EQUIPPED) Press this control once to unlock all doors ...7-8 and 9-0 simultaneously From the advanced Personal Safety System to the bountiful amenities, every Taurus is activated. For extended wiper blade quality, occasional cleaning of the wiper blades is required. 09 GEARSHIFT/OVERDRIVE CONTROL Overdrive D is in...comes on the low beam headlamps. To set a higher speed, press SET/ACC again, and hold the rocker control to adjust the accelerator and brake pedals toward you reach the desired speed. Move the mirror selector control to L to adjust the left turn signal or ...
...EQUIPPED) Press this control once to unlock all doors ...7-8 and 9-0 simultaneously From the advanced Personal Safety System to the bountiful amenities, every Taurus is activated. For extended wiper blade quality, occasional cleaning of the wiper blades is required. 09 GEARSHIFT/OVERDRIVE CONTROL Overdrive D is in...comes on the low beam headlamps. To set a higher speed, press SET/ACC again, and hold the rocker control to adjust the accelerator and brake pedals toward you reach the desired speed. Move the mirror selector control to L to adjust the left turn signal or ...