lights FORD TAURUS 2005 4.G Owner's Guide

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford's rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you
the greatest benefit:
²12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
²the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your new
vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of your
New Vehicle's Limited Warranty Ð 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km)
(whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy of
the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products for
your vehicle. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a
complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle,
please contact your dealer or visit our online store at:
www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Exterior trim kits
Front end covers
Grille inserts
Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Splash guards
Wheels
Interior style
Cell phone holders
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Accessories
Accessories
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recommendations ...................195
refill capacities ........................232
specifications ..................234±235
Exhaust fumes ..........................134
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....203
Floor mats ...................................69
Fluid capacities .........................232
Fuel ............................................203
calculating fuel economy .60, 209
cap ...........................................205
capacity ...................................232
choosing the right fuel ...........206
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................211
detergent in fuel .....................208
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................203, 205, 209
filter, specifications ........208, 231
fuel pump shut-off switch .....151
improving fuel economy ........209
octane rating ...........207, 235±236
quality ......................................207
running out of fuel .................208
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................203
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................203, 206±207
Fuses ..........................................153
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................54
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............205
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................209Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................151
Headlamps ...................................30
aiming ........................................32
autolamp system .......................30
bulb specifications ....................35
daytime running lights .............30
flash to pass ..............................31
high beam .................................31
replacing bulbs .........................37
turning on and off ....................30
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................24, 26
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................54
Hood ..........................................188
I
Ignition .......................130, 235±236
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................120
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................213
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................184
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................31
J
Jack ............................................159
positioning ...............................159
storage .....................................159
Jump-starting your vehicle ......165
Index
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K
Keyless entry system .................81
Keys
positions of the ignition .........130
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................30
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................35
daytime running light ...............30
headlamps .................................30
headlamps, flash to pass ..........31
instrument panel, dimming .....31
interior lamps .....................33±36
replacing bulbs .35, 37, 39±42, 44
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................33
Liftgate ........................................69
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........135
Load limits .................................142
Locks
childproof ..................................74
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...234±235
Lug nuts ....................................164
Luggage rack ...............................72
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Message center .....................58±59
english/metric button ...............64
system check button ................64
warning messages .....................64
Mirrors ...................................48, 50automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................50
heated ........................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Moon roof ....................................54
Motorcraft parts ................208, 231
O
Octane rating ............................207
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................192
Overdrive ...................................139
P
Parking brake ............................136
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....231
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................93
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................51
Power adjustable foot pedals .....51
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................157
Power door locks ........................73
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................137
fluid, checking and adding ....214
fluid, refill capacity ................232
fluid, specifications .........234±235
Power Windows ...........................48
R
Radio ................................15±16, 19
Rear window defroster ...............28
Relays ........................................159
Index
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brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....138
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................216
lubricant specifications ..........234
Trunk ...............................70, 72, 74
remote release ....................69, 77
Turn signal ..................................33
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................236
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................238
Vehicle loading ..........................142
Ventilating your vehicle ...........134W
Warning chimes .........................136
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................191
Water, Driving through .............142
Windows
power .........................................48
rear wiper/washer .....................46
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................46
checking and adding fluid .....191
liftgate reservoir .....................192
replacing wiper blades .............47
Wrecker towing .........................170
Index
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