seats FORD TAURUS 1996 Owner's Manual

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[FV12000(ALL)07/95]
To close from vent position, press and hold the
rear portion of the switch.
*
[FV12100(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon
roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.
*
[FV12200(ALL)01/95]
Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers
of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help
keep the moon roof working properly.
[FV12300(ALL)11/94]
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The moon roof
*
[FV12400(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
*
[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.
*
[FV12600(ALL)05/95]
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.
%
*
[FV12700(ALL)01/95]
Seats
%*
[FV12702(ALL)04/95]
Head Restraints
*
[FV12704(ALL)02/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints are
intended to help protect your head and neck in
a collision.
*
[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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147 %
*
[FV12900(ALL)08/95]
Manual Seats
[FV13000(ALL)04/95]
You can move the front seats forward or
backward and tilt the seatback forward or
backward.
[FV13200(ALL)04/95]
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The front seat adjustment bar
[FV13300(ALL)04/95]
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The handle to recline the back of the driver's seat
*
[FV13900(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
*
[FV13950(ALL)08/95]
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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148
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[FV15650(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
%*
[FV21900(ALL)02/95]
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.
[FV22200(ALL)02/95]
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The seat controls on the driver's seat
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149 % [FV22800(ALL)05/94]
Inflating the lumbar support (If equipped)
[FV22950(ALL)04/89]
To inflate the pads, press and hold the front of
the switch. To deflate the pads, press and hold
the back of the switch.
[FV23000(ALL)11/94]
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The seat controls for the lumbar support on the driver's
seat
%*
[FV23100(ALL)11/94]
Using the Split-Folding Rear Seat
*
[FV23125(ALL)11/94]
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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151 [FV23421(ALL)04/95]
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The seatback release lever in the trunk
%*
[FV23422(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Seats
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[FV23424(ALL)08/95]
Leather
*
[FV23426(ALL)05/95]
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.
%*
[FV23427(ALL)04/95]
Fabric
*
[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.
*
[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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164 [FV39850(ALL)02/95]5. Secure luggage or cargo with rope (up to
3/8"), NOT ELASTIC CORD, using the tie
down loops provided. There are three loops
on each outside rail and one at each end of
the cross bars.
[FV39875(ALL)02/95]
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The adjusting levers for the luggage rack
[FV39900(ALL)11/94]
Leave the rear crossbar in its original back
position when you are not using it to hold
luggage to reduce aerodynamic drag and
improve fuel economy.
% [FV40000(ALL)11/94]
The Second Seats
[FV40100(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle is equipped with split-folding
second seats. One or both second seatbacks can
be folded down to provide additional cargo
space.
[FV40200(ALL)02/95]
To lower the seatback:
[FV40300(ALL)02/95]
1. Lift the seatback release handle on the upper
outboard corner of the seatback.
[FV40400(ALL)02/95]
2. Fold the seatback forward until it rests on
the cushion.
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Index 357
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 81
Accessory position on the ignition..... 59
Additives, engine oil.......... 273
Air bag supplemental
restraint system............. 23
and child safety seats........ 26,33
description............... 23
disposal................ 31
driver air bag............. 23
indicator light............. 77
operation............... 27
passenger air bag............ 23
proper seating............. 24
service and information labels...... 27
tone generator............. 30
wearing safety belts........... 24
Air cleaner filter
location............... 260
replacing............... 296
specifications............. 329
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 95
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 93
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 135
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 176
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 276
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 203
see also Brake............ 202
warning light.............. 81
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360 Index
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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368 Index
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 240
Idle, relearning...........221, 282
Ignition
chime................. 60
positions of the ignition......... 59
removing the key............ 60
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 33
Instrument Cluster........... 71,84
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior..... 110
location of components......... 92
Interval wipers............. 117
J
Jack
positioning.............. 225
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 219
disconnecting cables.......... 221
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 130
programming entry code........ 129
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 60
positions of the ignition......... 59
removing from the ignition....... 60
stuck in lock position.......... 59
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Index 371
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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