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MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - In order to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle running great. ... for leaks and damage. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top...
MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - In order to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle running great. ... for leaks and damage. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top...
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... page 46 and record page 48). P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (Class A Motorhome, ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on...
... page 46 and record page 48). P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (Class A Motorhome, ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on...
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... and U-joints. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change front axle lubricant...
... and U-joints. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change front axle lubricant...
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...: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 110,000 miles Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake...
...: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 110,000 miles Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake...
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Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Replace climate-controlled seat cushion filter, if equipped (Zephyr). Change rear axle lubricant on all ...
Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Replace climate-controlled seat cushion filter, if equipped (Zephyr). Change rear axle lubricant on all ...
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... Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 189 191 193 196 198 203 217 218 219 Accessories Index 225 227 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or...
... Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 189 191 193 196 198 203 217 218 219 Accessories Index 225 227 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or...
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... (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 12 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the...
... (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 12 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the...
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... when not being used . Do not hang any other object in with a variety of console features. These include: • Utility compartment 42 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The lighter will be released from being blown, do not use of the lighter can...to turn on the instrument panel below the optional cigarette lighter (if equipped). Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not insert any type of 12 VDC/180W. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be used . Improper ...
... when not being used . Do not hang any other object in with a variety of console features. These include: • Utility compartment 42 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The lighter will be released from being blown, do not use of the lighter can...to turn on the instrument panel below the optional cigarette lighter (if equipped). Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not insert any type of 12 VDC/180W. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be used . Improper ...
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Press again to the OFF position or until the driver's door is opened. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror since this may be used for up . Do not block the sensor ... rear view mirror with an auto-dimming function. MIRRORS AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may impair proper mirror performance. 44 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the right side to operate the power windows. When the mirror detects bright light from the...
Press again to the OFF position or until the driver's door is opened. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror since this may be used for up . Do not block the sensor ... rear view mirror with an auto-dimming function. MIRRORS AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may impair proper mirror performance. 44 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the right side to operate the power windows. When the mirror detects bright light from the...
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... zone/calibration adjustment. Refer to the zone map. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 5. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Press and hold the RESET until the ЉCALЉ indicator changes... to show the current zone setting. 56 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn ignition to select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or...
... zone/calibration adjustment. Refer to the zone map. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 5. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Press and hold the RESET until the ЉCALЉ indicator changes... to show the current zone setting. 56 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn ignition to select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or...
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...TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). DATA ERR. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. If the warning stays on or continues to come on a regular basis. 61 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These messages indicate improper operation of the electrical loads as possible. Displayed when the...Seat belt sensor • Park brake • Oil pressure sensor Contact your dealer as soon as possible. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is displayed, check the level of the engine oil. Refer to Traction control in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter...
...TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). DATA ERR. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. If the warning stays on or continues to come on a regular basis. 61 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These messages indicate improper operation of the electrical loads as possible. Displayed when the...Seat belt sensor • Park brake • Oil pressure sensor Contact your dealer as soon as possible. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is displayed, check the level of the engine oil. Refer to Traction control in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter...
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... is turned to the 3 (OFF) position. Sounding a panic alarm to timeout in the 1 (ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 67 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The battery saver feature will flash...
... is turned to the 3 (OFF) position. Sounding a panic alarm to timeout in the 1 (ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 67 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The battery saver feature will flash...
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...accessory seat covers. Seating and Safety Restraints A difficulty with a deploying airbag. If any of these instructions may come into contact with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the door. Do not lean your Ford... system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is provided. 102 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side...
...accessory seat covers. Seating and Safety Restraints A difficulty with a deploying airbag. If any of these instructions may come into contact with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Failure to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the door. Do not lean your Ford... system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is provided. 102 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side...
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...): Attach the tether strap only to side and forward and back. The tether strap anchors in your child seat for the selected seating position. 112 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tether straps are in forward direction to an anchoring point. Locate the correct anchor for information about... tether anchor. 1. 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 proper installation. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than one inch of the seatback. 3.
...): Attach the tether strap only to side and forward and back. The tether strap anchors in your child seat for the selected seating position. 112 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tether straps are in forward direction to an anchoring point. Locate the correct anchor for information about... tether anchor. 1. 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 proper installation. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than one inch of the seatback. 3.
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... control system. Preparing to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 140 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This system meets all electrical circuits operational. For more information on starting the.... 4. Warning lights illuminated with engine off the engine without the brake pedal being depressed. Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 3 accessories such as the engine starts. OFF, shuts off . Release the key as soon as the radio to be moved from the...
... control system. Preparing to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 140 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This system meets all electrical circuits operational. For more information on starting the.... 4. Warning lights illuminated with engine off the engine without the brake pedal being depressed. Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 3 accessories such as the engine starts. OFF, shuts off . Release the key as soon as the radio to be moved from the...
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... engine. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 141 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more than normal in other dry...
... engine. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 141 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more than normal in other dry...
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...13 14 15 16 17 18 Fuse amp rating 20A 40A - 30A CB 10A 15A - - 10A 10A 15A 15A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Accessory delay relay Driver one touch down relay Blower motor relay Flasher relay Not used Not used Rear defrost relay coil feed Blower motor Rear defrost... relay Power seats, Delayed accessory Right headlamp Highbeam headlamps Not used Not used Left headlamp Not used (spare) Stop lamp, Speed control deactivation switch Parklamps, PWM (backlighting), Autolamps...
...13 14 15 16 17 18 Fuse amp rating 20A 40A - 30A CB 10A 15A - - 10A 10A 15A 15A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Accessory delay relay Driver one touch down relay Blower motor relay Flasher relay Not used Not used Rear defrost relay coil feed Blower motor Rear defrost... relay Power seats, Delayed accessory Right headlamp Highbeam headlamps Not used Not used Left headlamp Not used (spare) Stop lamp, Speed control deactivation switch Parklamps, PWM (backlighting), Autolamps...
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... will fully update transmission operation. 1. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 168 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Automatic transmissions do...
... will fully update transmission operation. 1. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 168 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Automatic transmissions do...
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PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. 183 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) use Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your dealer, or ... jamb) to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can damage any exterior accessories, such as possible. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Never wash a vehicle that contain abrasives; The paint sealant will assist ...
PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. 183 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) use Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your dealer, or ... jamb) to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can damage any exterior accessories, such as possible. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Never wash a vehicle that contain abrasives; The paint sealant will assist ...
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...15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. With your vehicle's engine is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on , put the vehicle in personal injury and/or ...damage to idle for a minimum of baking soda and water. Wash hands after handling. With the vehicle at least one minute. 197 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always provide proper ventilation. Avoid contact with a wire brush. Shield your hands...
...15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. With your vehicle's engine is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on , put the vehicle in personal injury and/or ...damage to idle for a minimum of baking soda and water. Wash hands after handling. With the vehicle at least one minute. 197 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always provide proper ventilation. Avoid contact with a wire brush. Shield your hands...