fuel FORD TAURUS 1996 Owners Manual

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[IN08101(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[IN08201(ALL)04/95]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild
detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, fuel or strong detergents.
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[IN08301(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[IN08401(ALL)04/95]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are
plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if
necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning.
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[IN08501(ALL)04/95]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents
or petroleum-based cleaners.
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[IN08701(ALL)04/95]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove
oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil
remover. If rustproofing is not removed from
plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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[ST09400(ALL)08/95]
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter.
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[ST09410(ALL)05/95]
After you start the engine, let it idle for a few
seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and
put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the
parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal
and drive away in the normal manner.
[ST09420(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transaxle and has an
interlock that prevents you from
shifting out of P (Park) unless your
foot is on the brake pedal.
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[ST09480(ALL)04/95]
If the engine does not start after two attempts:
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
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3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
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4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
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5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up. Then drive away in the
normal manner.
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[ST09500(ALL)04/95]
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been triggered. For
directions on how to reset the switch seeFuel
Pump Shut-Off Switchlater in this chapter.
[ST10200(ALL)12/95]
A computer system controls the engine's idle
speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine's
idle speed normally runs high. These faster
engine speeds will make your vehicle coast
slightly faster than its normal idle speed. It
should, however, slow down after a short time.
If it does not, have the idle speed checked by
your dealer or a qualified technician.
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[ST11000(ALL)03/95]
For best results, plug the heater in at least three
hours before you start your vehicle. Using the
heater for longer than three hours will not
damage the engine, so you can plug it in at
night to start your vehicle the following
morning.
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[ST11100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To prevent electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical
systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
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If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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[ST11300(ALL)11/95]
Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[ST11400(ALL)11/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start even after a small collision, the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have been activated.
The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop
the fuel pump when your vehicle has been
involved in a substantial jolt.
[ST11500(ALL)10/95]
Once the shut-off switch is activated, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. If you have asedan, the switch is
on the right side of the trunk behind the trunk
liner. If you have awagon, it is behind the
service panel on the right side of the cargo area.
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66 [ST11600(ALL)11/94]
half page art:0000399-EThe right side of the trunk in the sedan
[ST11700(ALL)11/94]
one third page art:0000516-E
Inside the right side service panel in the wagon
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[ST11800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button on the fuel pump shut-off
switch down.
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4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for
a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF
position.
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5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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6. Check all vehicle warning lights before
driving the vehicle.
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Pushing
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Vehicles with automatic transaxles cannot be
started by pushing. Follow the directions under
If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Startin theRoadside
EmergenciesChapter.
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79 [LG07825(ALL)03/95]
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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80 [LG07925(ALL)03/95]On the fourth engine start up, the Service
Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off as soon
as the engine begins to crank. It is not necessary
to have the engine serviced.
[LG07951(ALL)11/94]
Under certain conditions, the Service Engine
Soon light may come on if the fuel cap is not
properly installed. If the Service Engine Soon
light comes on and you suspect that the fuel cap
is not properly installed, pull off the road as
soon as it is safely possible and turn off the
engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making
sure it is properly seated.
[LG08001(ALL)02/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Service Engine Soon warning light should turn
off. If the light does not go off after the fourth
engine restart, have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer or a qualified technician.
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Low Fuel Light
[LG08015(ALL)12/95]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates approximately 1/16 of a tank. The
ignition must be turned to the ON position for
this light to come on. This light will glow
steadily.
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one inch art:0000116-C
Low fuel light
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82You should have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your dealer or qualified service
technician to restore the benefits of the anti-lock
feature. SeeAnti-lock brakesin the Index for more
information.
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one inch art:0000674-D
Anti-lock brake system warning light
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[LG08396(ALL)10/93]
Gauges
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Fuel Gauge
[LG08425(ALL)11/94]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition is in the ON position.
[LG08525(ALL)11/94]
For proper fuel gauge indication after adding
fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF position
while the vehicle is being refueled.
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The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
[LG08725(ALL)11/94]
With the ignition in the OFF position, the fuel
gauge indicator may drift from the ignition ON
indication.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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[LG09000(ALL)08/95]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into
the Normal band as the engine coolant warms
up. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate
within the Normal band under normal driving
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122 [SC09011(ALL)09/95]NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in
j(Overdrive)
on a downhill grade, you may want to
shift to D (Drive) to reduce vehicle
speed (or, turn
j[Overdrive] off by
depressing the O/D OFF switch on the
gearshift lever). The cruise control
cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it
goes above your set speed on a
downhill grade. For the best fuel
economy during normal driving
conditions, leave the gearshift in
j
(Overdrive), or resume as soon as
practical.
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RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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Accelerating With the Cruise Control
Operating
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You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
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NOTE: When driving in hilly terrain, at high
altitudes, or when pulling a trailer, you
may want to drive in D (Drive) (or
turnj[Overdrive] off by depressing
the O/D OFF switch). This will
improve cruise control performance.
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4. Return the selector switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.
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5. To activate the heated feature of the outside
rearview mirror, turn on the rear window
defrost by pushing the R-DEF button on the
instrument panel.
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Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror
with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
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Sun Visors
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Using the Sun Visors
[FV27500(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have special sun visors.
Besides the regular sun visor, you may have a
second sun visor. By using both the regular sun
visor and the second visor, you shield the sun
from both the front and the side of the vehicle
at the same time.
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To block the sun, move the main visor sideways
and flip the second visor down.
[FV27700(ALL)11/94]
one third page art:0001408-A
The sun visor
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