warning FORD TAURUS 1996 Owners Manual

Index 359
Brakelamp
high-mount brakelamp........ 319
lamp out warning light......... 87
Brakes
adjustment.............. 202
anti-lock............... 203
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 81
applying the brakes.......... 202
brake warning light........... 73
fluid, checking and adding...... 298
fluid, refill capacities......... 298
fluid, specifications.......... 330
front disc.............. 202
master cylinder............ 298
new brake linings............ 5
noise................ 203
parking............... 205
servicing............... 298
trailer................ 215
when storing your vehicle....... 333
Brake-shift interlock.........192, 196
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)......... 76,115
Built-in child seat............. 46
Built-in child seat, cleaning......... 57
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 313
high-mount brakelamp........ 319
specifications............. 322
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C
Canada, customer assistance....... 245
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 246
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 328
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 68
Cargo cover............... 162
Cargo net................ 161
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 33
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............ 177
Catalytic converter............ 323
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 182
Chains, tires.............. 294
Changing a tire............. 222
Charging system warning light....... 74
Childproof locks............. 125
Child safety restraints........... 31
child safety belts............ 57
child safety seats............ 33
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 26,33
attaching with tether straps....... 43
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 14, 33
built-in................ 46
in front seat.............. 35
in rear outboard seat.......... 35
tether anchorage hardware........ 44
Chime
headlamps on.............. 77
key in ignition............. 60
safety belt............... 73
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 57
CD player and discs.......... 187
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment.......... 264
exterior................ 6
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Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 276
drain and flush............ 280
preparing for storage......... 333
refill capacities............ 328
specifications............. 330
temperature gauge........... 82
Cooling fan............... 256
Cruise control............. 120
Cupholder(s).............. 156
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 239
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........239, 245
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 91
Daytime running light system...... 107
Defects, reporting............ 244
Defrost
rear window and side view mirrors. . . 104
windshield............ 95,103
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid........ 296
engine oil.............. 273
power steering fluid.......... 300
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 233
Dispute Settlement Board........ 240
Doors................. 125
childproof locks............ 125
door ajar warning light......... 77
lubricant specifications......... 330
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 206
heavy load.............. 208
high speed.............. 290
high water.............. 208
slippery roads............ 206
tips for safe driving.......... 206
towing a trailer............ 211
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Engine coolant (continued)
proper solution............ 278
recovery reservoir........... 277
refill capacities............ 328
specifications............. 330
temperature gauge........... 82
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 82
Engine fan............... 256
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 275
checking and adding......... 273
dipstick............... 274
disposal............... 275
engine oil pressure warning light..... 75
filter, specifications.......... 329
refill capacities............ 328
specifications............. 330
synthetic oil............. 273
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 273
Entry system, keyless.......... 128
Exhaust fumes.............. 68
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 256
Flashers, hazard............. 118
Flashing the lights............ 116
Flat tire................. 222
Floor mats............... 152
Fluid refill capacities........... 328
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H
Hazard flashers............. 118
Headlamps
aiming................ 316
autolamp system........... 108
bulb specification........... 322
checking alignment.......... 313
cleaning............... 108
daytime running lights........ 107
flashing............... 116
high beam.............. 115
replacing bulbs............ 313
turning on and off.......... 106
warning chime............. 77
Head restraints............. 145
Heated mirrors............. 104
Heating
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 95
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 93
High beams.............. 115
indicator light............. 76
operation.............. 115
High-mount brakelamp,
replacing the bulb.......... 319
Hitch................. 214
Hood
latch location............. 259
lubrication specifications........ 330
release lever............. 258
working under the hood....... 256
Horn.................. 119
Hoses, checking............. 277
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L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 108
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 322
daytime running light system..... 107
dome lamps............. 111
flashing the lamps.......... 116
hazard flashers............ 118
headlamps.............. 106
high beams............. 115
illuminated mirrors.......... 155
instrument panel, dimming...... 110
interior lamps............ 110
map lamps.............. 111
trailer................ 215
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 115
Lap belts................. 21
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 77
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 81
brake................. 73
charging system............ 74
door ajar................ 77
engine oil pressure........... 75
hazard warning light......... 118
high beam............... 76
lamp out................ 87
low fuel................ 80
low washer fluid............ 87
oil pressure.............. 75
safety belt............... 73
service engine soon........... 78
speed control (see cruise control)..... 81
turn signal indicator.......... 81
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O
Octane rating.............. 266
Odometer
description............... 84
trip odometer............. 84
Oil filter................ 329
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 272
Oil viscosity.............. 273
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 325
Overdrive.............194, 199
Overseas offices............. 247
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 135
Parking brake
operation.............. 205
warning light.............. 73
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 329
PCV valve, specifications........ 329
Phone, cellular............. 158
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 308
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 149
mirrors............... 153
moon roof.............. 144
seats................. 148
windows............... 142
Power steering
dipstick............... 301
driving with power steering...... 201
fluid, checking and adding...... 300
fluid, refill capacity.......... 328
fluid, specifications.......... 330
servicing............... 201
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Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts.... 12,15,21
automatic locking mode......... 14
center front lap belt........... 21
center rear lap belt........... 21
cleaning the safety belts......... 23
extension assembly........... 22
for adults............... 9
for children.............. 31
for infants............... 31
head................. 145
lap and shoulder belts......... 12
lap belt................ 21
maintenance.............. 23
proper use............... 9
replacement.............. 23
warning light and chime........ 73
Safety seats for children
and air bags............ 26,33
attaching with tether straps....... 43
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 14, 33
in front seat.............. 35
in rear outboard............ 35
tether anchorage hardware....... 43
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 147
adjusting the seats, power....... 148
child safety seats............ 33
cleaning upholstery.......... 151
head restraints............ 145
lumbar support............ 149
split-folding rear seat......... 149
Semi-Active ride control......... 202
Serial number (VIN)........... 240
Service concerns............ 238
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Vehicle storage............. 331
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)......... 102
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 273
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 154
W
Wagon
cargo cover............. 162
cargo net.............. 161
liftgate window wiper and washer . . . 105
luggage rack............. 163
Warm engine, starting........... 62
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 77
key in ignition............. 60
safety belt............... 73
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 71
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
radio................ 190
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid.............. 116
rear window reservoir........ 284
reservoir............... 283
warning light.............. 87
windshield.............. 283
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 208
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 233
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