FORD TAURUS 1996 Owners Manual

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If the key coding failed, the theft indicator will
flash and the vehicle cannot be started. One of 3
causes are possible:
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The new key was not inserted within 15
seconds or
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[FV10832(ALL)10/95]
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All 16 key codes have been stored or
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The key does not have an electronic code.
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Windows
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Using the Power Windows
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Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates all
four windows.
[FV11001(ALL)02/95]
The power windows only operate when the
ignition key is in the ON or ACC position or
when the ignition has been turned from the ON
to the OFF position and/or the key has been
removed and no front doors on the vehicle have
been opened.
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The power window controls are illuminated.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows. They may seriously hurt
themselves. Make sure occupants are clear
of the window(s) before closing.
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The master controls on the driver's door
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Your vehicle is equipped with a ªone touch
downº feature. This feature allows the driver to
fully open the driver's window by firmly
pressing the switch and then releasing. The ªone
touch downº feature can be stopped by pressing
the up or down switch again.
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The window controls on the passenger's door
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Accessory Delay
[FV11290(ALL)04/95]
The power windows and moon roof (if
equipped) can be operated for 45 seconds after
the ignition has been turned to the OFF position
if the front doors have not been opened.
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Moon Roof (If equipped)
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You can use the moon roof in your vehicle in
two ways. Move it back to open the glass panel,
or you can move it up to ventilate the vehicle.
[FV11400(ALL)02/95]
The moon roof will only operate when the
ignition is in the ON or ACC position or when
the key has been removed from the ignition and
no doors have been opened.
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The map lamps and the switches for the moon roof
[FV11500(ALL)02/95]
The roof console SLIDE switch is used to open
and close the moon roof.
[FV11550(ALL)04/95]
Press the AUTO portion of the switch and the
roof will fully open automatically. Press the
switch again during the opening cycle and the
roof will stop at that location.
[FV11600(ALL)04/95]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front
portion of the switch. At the fully closed
position, the motor automatically turns off.
[FV11850(ALL)02/95]
The roof console TILT switch is used to tilt the
moon roof.
[FV11900(ALL)04/95]
To tilt the moon roof into vent position from the
closed position, press the UP portion of the
switch.
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To close from vent position, press and hold the
rear portion of the switch.
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Do not let children play with the moon
roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.
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Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers
of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help
keep the moon roof working properly.
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The moon roof
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Sliding Shade
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[FV12500(ALL)01/95]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can
manually open or close to block the sun when
the glass panel is shut.
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To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward
the front of the vehicle. The shade automatically
opens and locks when the moon roof is opened.
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Seats
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Head Restraints
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[FV12704(ALL)02/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints are
intended to help protect your head and neck in
a collision.
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[FV12705(ALL)05/95]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you
position it behind your head and not behind
your neck.
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Standard head restraints
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You can adjust the head restraints for your
comfort and protection.
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Adjusting the standard head restraint
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Four-way head restraints
[FV12722(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have a four-way head
restraint. It can be adjusted in four directions.
You can raise it about two inches (five cm) from
its normal position, and you can move it
forward up to 60 degrees until you reach the
desired position.
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Adjusting the four-way head restraint
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Manual Seats
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You can move the front seats forward or
backward and tilt the seatback forward or
backward.
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The front seat adjustment bar
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The handle to recline the back of the driver's seat
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.
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RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
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Power Seats (If equipped)
[FV22000(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle has power seats, you can adjust
the driver's seat in several directions. You can
raise or lower the whole front seat, move the
seat forward or backward and tilt the front and
back of the seat up or down. If your vehicle is
equipped with power lumbar support, the
lumbar switch also lets you inflate a pad on the
seatback.
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The seat controls on the driver's seat
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Inflating the lumbar support (If equipped)
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To inflate the pads, press and hold the front of
the switch. To deflate the pads, press and hold
the back of the switch.
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The seat controls for the lumbar support on the driver's
seat
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Using the Split-Folding Rear Seat
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Your vehicle is equipped with split-folding rear
seats. One or both rear seatbacks can be folded
down to provide additional cargo space.
[FV23150(ALL)04/95]
Detach the shoulder belt from the lap belt in the
center rear seating position before folding down
the passenger side of the rear seat.
[FV23175(ALL)11/94]
To lower the rear seatback from inside the
vehicle:
[FV23225(ALL)02/95]
1. Lift the seatback release handle on the upper
outboard corner of the seatback.
[FV23250(ALL)02/95]
2. Grasp the pull tab and fold the seatback
forward until it rests on the cushion.
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To raise the seatback:
[FV23325(ALL)02/95]
1. Lift the seatback rearward until it is in the
upright position. Push the center of the seat
until you hear it latch.
[FV23330(ALL)05/95]
2. Make sure the seatback is locked in position
by pushing forward and backward on it.
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RWARNING
Securely latch the seatback in the upright
position to prevent the seatback or objects
from being thrown forward during a
sudden stop or collision.
[FV23375(ALL)11/94]
To lower the rear seatback from the trunk:
[FV23390(ALL)11/94]
1. Move the release lever on the back of the
rear seatback to the OPEN position.
[FV23420(ALL)11/94]
2. Fold the seatback forward.
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The seatback release lever in the trunk
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Cleaning the Seats
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Leather
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For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
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Fabric
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[FV23428(ALL)05/95]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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[FV23429(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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