key FORD TAURUS 1996 User Guide

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[LG04300(ALL)11/94]
This light comes on every time you turn your
ignition key to the ON or START position. The
light should go off when the engine starts and
the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG04400(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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[LG04800(ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
[LG04900(ALL)02/95]
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if the engine's oil level is
low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light
should come on every time the ignition key is
turned to the ON or START position, and
should turn off after the engine is running.
[LG04950(ALL)02/95]
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Engine oil pressure warning light
[LG05100(ALL)11/94]
If the light stays on or turns on when the engine
is running, the engine has lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
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[LG05105(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG05200(ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG05300(ALL)11/94]
2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
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This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to ON, but should turn off when the engine
starts. If the light does not come on when you
turn the ignition to ON or if it comes on and
stays on when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
[LG07851(ALL)10/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic converter. Avoid heavy
acceleration and have your vehicle serviced at
the first opportunity. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed in.
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[LG07875(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
[LG07900(ALL)03/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Service Engine
Soon Warning Light may turn on and will then
set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Service
Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off after
the vehicle has completed three consecutive
warm up cycles without a misfire condition
occurring. A warm up cycle consists of engine
start from a cold condition (engine at ambient
temperature) and running until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature.
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[LG08051(ALL)05/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[LG08102(ALL)09/95]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
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[LG08150(ALL)07/95]
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% [LG08251(ALL)11/94]
Cruise Control Indicator Light
(If equipped)
[LG08301(ALL)02/95]
This light comes on when the cruise control ON
switch is pressed. It turns off when the cruise
control OFF switch is pressed or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position.
[LG08351(ALL)02/95]
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Cruise control indicator light
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[LG08391(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light
(If equipped)
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[LG08392(ALL)01/95]
This light comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition key to the START position. It
should go off shortly after the engine starts. If it
stays on longer than five (5) seconds, it indicates
that your anti-lock brake system may not be
working properly. Normal braking is not
affected unless the BRAKE system warning light
also remains on for longer than six (6) seconds.
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87 [LG14750(ALL)12/95]
Low Coolant Light and Chime
[LG14850(ALL)04/95]
This light indicates that the level of the engine
coolant is low inside the coolant reservoir.
[LG14950(ALL)04/95]
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Low coolant light
[LG15000(ALL)12/95]
This light comes on for a few seconds when
your ignition key is turned to the ON position,
but should turn off when the engine starts. If the
coolant is low, the light will come on and a
single chime will sound. If this light stays on,
check the level of coolant inside the coolant
reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant
mixture, seeEngine coolantin the Index.
% [LG15150(ALL)12/95]
Low Washer Fluid Light
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[LG15250(ALL)02/95]
This light comes on if the reservoir is less than a
quarter full when you turn on the windshield
washers.
[LG15350(ALL)04/95]
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Low washer fluid light
% [LG16100(ALL)12/95]
Rear Lamp Out Indicator
[LG16200(ALL)12/95]
This light indicates that a rear tail lamp or
brakelamp is not functioning. It comes on
momentarily when the ignition is turned to the
ON position, then goes out.
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105 [IP22200(ALL)04/95]
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The button that controls the rear window defroster and
heated side view mirrors
[IP22300(ALL)04/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window and side view mirrors before using the
defroster. With the engine running, push the
defrost button. After 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window and mirrors are still
not clear, push the defroster button again. The
defroster will turn off when the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position.
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[IP23000(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
% [IP23200(ALL)12/95]
Liftgate Window Wiper and Washer
(If equipped)
[IP23401(ALL)04/95]
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The liftgate window wiper and washer switches
[IP23500(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the liftgate window wiper, press the
bswitch. To turn the liftgate window wiper
off, press the switch again.
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The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument
panel
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[IP27400(ALL)01/95]
To set the autolamp:
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[IP27450(ALL)05/95]
1. Make sure the headlamp knob is in the OFF
position. If the knob for the headlamps is
ON, you cancel the autolamp.
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[IP27550(ALL)01/95]
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your
vehicle.
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[IP27650(ALL)01/95]
3. Find the autolamp thumbwheel to the left of
the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
[IP27750(ALL)02/95]
4. Turn the autolamp thumbwheel past the stop
to the beginning of the MAX position. The
indicator light will come on.
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[IP27850(ALL)01/95]
5. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps
on and off for you.
[IP27950(ALL)10/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top right corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
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[IP28050(ALL)01/95]
To turn the autolamp off, move the thumbwheel
back to OFF.
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[IP31200(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP31300(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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[IP31400(ALL)01/95]
Battery Saver
[IP31500(ALL)11/94]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the interior lights
after 40 minutes.
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[IP31600(ALL)09/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the outside
front door handles are lifted, the keyless entry
keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is
used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened,
or the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
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[IP32600(ALL)03/95]
Clock
[IP33200(ALL)03/95]
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The digital clock
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[IP33750(ALL)05/95]
1. To set the hour, press and hold the hour
button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
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[IP33850(ALL)05/95]
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the
minute button. When the desired minute
appears, release the button.
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[SC03200(ALL)05/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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[SC03300(ALL)08/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC03400(ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
[SC03450(ALL)04/95]
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The turn signal lever
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[SC03500(ALL)08/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03600(ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC03900(ALL)05/94]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever away from you to activate the wipers. The
first seven detents are interval wipe positions,
the eighth detent is the LO position, and the
ninth detent is the HI position.
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[SC04000(ALL)01/95]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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[FV02300(ALL)03/95]
To set the childproof lock on each rear door,
open the rear door.
[FV02500(ALL)02/95]
Find the lever inside the label. Move the lever
up to the locked symbol.
[FV02700(ALL)02/95]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear
door from the outside. Move the lever down to
the unlocked symbol.
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[FV03700(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV03830(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you close the doors
after you set the door locks, the doors remain
locked. If the power mechanism ever fails, the
manual door lock will override the power
controls.
[FV03950(ALL)11/94]
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The power locks on the driver's door
[FV04000(ALL)04/95]
If the key is left in the driver's or passenger's
outside lock cylinder for a period of time, the
power door locks may cycle. This is a protective
feature and will not harm the locks. When the
key is removed, the locks will function normally.
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127 [FV04010(ALL)04/95]
Central Locking
[FV04020(ALL)04/95]
When you are unlocking the driver or front
passenger door with the key, turn it once
toward the front of the vehicle to unlock that
door only. Turn the key a second time to unlock
all doors. Turn the key once toward the rear of
the vehicle to lock all doors.
[FV04050(ALL)04/95]
Lock Disable
[FV04075(ALL)03/95]
The lock disable feature helps prevent you from
locking the keys in your vehicle. With the key in
the ignition (in any switch position) and the
driver's door open, the driver's door cannot be
locked using the front door power lock switch.
[FV04100(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle can still be locked, while the key is
in the ignition, by manually pressing down the
lock button.
[FV04125(ALL)02/95]
Power liftgate lock Ð wagon (If equipped)
[FV04150(ALL)02/95]
The power liftgate lock is on the right inside
trim panel in the cargo area. When this lock is
pressed, all doors and the liftgate lock.
[FV04175(ALL)02/95]
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The power liftgate lock
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