child lock FORD TAURUS 1996 Owner's Manual

362 Index
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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Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 169
Rear window
defroster............... 104
washer................ 105
washer reservoir........... 284
Refill capacities for fluids........ 328
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 244
Relays................. 303
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 136
locking/unlocking doors........ 134
panic alarm.............. 135
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 137
replacing the batteries......... 136
Reporting safety defects......... 244
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 31
head................. 145
infant................. 31
Ride control, Semi-Active......... 202
Roadside assistance........... 237
Roadside emergencies.......... 217
Roof rack................ 163
Rotating the tires............ 290
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Safe driving tips............. 206
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 214
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 208
Safety defects, reporting......... 244
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 268
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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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Steering, power............. 201
Steering wheel
horn................. 119
locking................ 59
speed controls............ 120
tilting................ 119
Storage compartments
cargo area.............. 160
cargo net.............. 161
center console............ 156
locking storage............ 161
Storing your vehicle........... 331
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 144
Sun visor................ 154
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 77
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 23
T
Tachometer................ 84
Tail lamps, cleaning........... 108
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 93
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 43
Tilt steering wheel........... 119
Tires.................. 288
changing............... 222
checking the pressure......... 288
cleaning............... 295
inspection and maintenance...... 288
replacing............... 291
rotating............... 290
snow tires and chains......... 294
spare tire.............. 222
storing your vehicle.......... 333
tire grades.............. 292
treadwear.............. 293
wear bands............. 291
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 211
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