reset FORD TAURUS 1999 3.G Owners Manual

overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine immediately and let
the engine cool. Refer toEngine coolantin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is running or hot.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine
coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at
its proper level the gauge indication will not be
accurate.
Odometer
Registers the total
kilometers (miles) of
the vehicle.
Trip odometer
Registers the
kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To
reset, depress the
control.
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If the volume is set above a certain level and the
ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on
at a ªnominalº listening level when the ignition
switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain
your preset volume level, turn the audio system off
with the power control before switching off the
ignition.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select
control works in radio
mode.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM
frequency bands. Press the control to switch
between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
Tune adjust
The tune control works
in radio.
Tune adjust in radio mode
²Press theto move to the next frequency down
the band (whether or not a listenable station is
located there). Hold the control to move through
the frequencies quickly.
²Press the right side of the control to move to the
next frequency up the band (whether or not a
listenable station is located there). Hold for quick
movement.
Seek function
The seek function
control works in radio
mode.
AM
FM
VOL
PUSH-ON
TUNE
SEEK
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Seek function in radio mode
²Pressto find the next listenable station down
the frequency band.
²Press
to find the next listenable station up the
frequency band.
Scan function
The scan function
works in radio mode.
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of
all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press
the control again to stop the scan mode.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with six station memory
preset controls. These controls can be used to select
up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations
(six in FM1 and six in FM2).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency
band with the AM/FM
select control.
2. Select a station.
Refer toTune adjust
orSeek functionfor
more information on selecting a station.
SCAN
AM
FM
VOL
PUSH-ON
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3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the
sound returns, indicating the station is held in
memory on the control you selected.
Bass/treble adjust
²The bass adjust
control allows you to
increase or decrease
the audio system's
bass output.
²The treble adjust
control allows you to
increase or decrease
the audio system's
treble output.
Speaker balance/fade adjust
²Speaker sound
distribution can be
adjusted between
the right and left
speakers.
²Speaker sound can
be adjusted between
the front and rear
speakers.
BASSTREB
BAL
FADE
BASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
BASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
BASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
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Volume/power control
Press the control to
turn the audio system
on or off.
Turn control to raise or
lower volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the
ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on
at a ªnominalº listening level when the ignition
switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain
your preset volume level, turn the audio system off
with the power control before switching off the
ignition.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select
control works in radio,
tape and CD modes (if
equipped).
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM
frequency bands. Press the control to switch
between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM/FM select in tape mode
Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio
play.
VOL
PUSH-ON
VOL
PUSH-ON
AM
FM
VOL
PUSH-ON
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direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end
of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press
the control again.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with six station memory
preset controls. These controls can be used to select
up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations
(six in FM1 and six in FM2).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency
band with the AM/FM
select control.
2. Select a station.
Refer toTune adjust
orSeek functionfor
more information on selecting a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the
sound returns, indicating the station is held in
memory on the control you selected.
Bass/treble adjust
²The bass adjust
control allows you to
increase or decrease
the audio system's
bass output.
AM
FM
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PUSH-ON
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BASSTREB
BAL
FADE
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HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle
breakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazard
flashers can be operated when the ignition is off.
²The hazard lights
control is located on
top of the steering
column.
²Depress hazard
lights control to
activate all hazard
flashers
simultaneously.
²Depress control again to turn the flashers off.
RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF
SWITCH
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not
start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
activated. The shut-off switch is a device intended to
stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has
been involved in a substantial jolt.
If your vehicle is a
sedan, the fuel pump
shut-off switch is
located on the right
side of the trunk
behind the trunk liner.
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If your vehicle is a
wagon, the fuel pump
shut-off switch is
located behind the
service panel on the
right side of the cargo
area.
Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch.
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a
few seconds and return the key to the OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical
components in the
vehicle are not
working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown
fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse.
Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any
electrical components.
Always replace a fuse with one that has the
specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with
a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
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2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all
accessories and start the engine.
3. Let the engine idle for at least one minute.
4. The relearning process will automatically
complete as you drive the vehicle.
²The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10
miles) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim
strategy.
²If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle
trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be
adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually
relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new
battery has been installed, the clock and the preset
radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
²Always dispose of
automotive batteries
in a responsible
manner. Follow your
local authorized
standards for
disposal. Call your
local authorized
recycling center to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when
they seem less effective. Substances such as tree sap
and some hot wax treatments used by commercial
car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted
windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system
is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº condition. To
ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M
testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and
highway driving is necessary as described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an
expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go,
city-type traffic with at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours
without starting the engine. Then, start the engine
and complete the above driving cycle. The engine
must warm up to its normal operating temperature.
Once started, do not turn off the engine until the
above driving cycle is complete.
EXTERIOR BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps
frequently:
²Headlamps
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Turn signals
²Backup lamps
²License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be
replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an
extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
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