warning FORD TAURUS 2005 4.G Owner's Guide

The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such
as standard load, radial tubeless, etc.
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for ªLTº type
tires
ªLTº type tires have some additional
information beyond those of ªPº
type tires; these differences are
described below:
1.LT:Indicates a tire, designated by
the Tire and Rim Association
(T&RA), that is intended for service
on light trucks.
2.Load Range/Load Inflation
Limits:Indicates the tire's
load-carrying capabilities and its
inflation limits.
3.Maximum Load Dual lbs. (kg)
at psi (kPa) cold:Indicates the
maximum load and tire pressure
when the tire is used as a dual;
defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the
vehicle).
4.Maximum Load Single lbs. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold:Indicates the
maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single;
defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle.
Maintenance and Specifications
223

A
Accessory delay ..........................49
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................108±109, 115
and child safety seats ............111
description ......................109, 115
disposal ....................................117
driver air bag ..........109, 111, 116
indicator light .........................115
operation .................109, 111, 116
passenger air bag ...109, 111, 116
side air bag ..............................115
Air cleaner filter .......................231
Air conditioning ..........................26
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................198
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................135
Anti-theft system ........................86
arming the system ....................86
disarming a triggered system ..86
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................15±16, 19
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................216
fluid, checking ........................216
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
fluid, specification ..................235
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................140
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........234
B
Battery .......................................196acid, treating emergencies .....196
jumping a disabled battery ....165
maintenance-free ....................196
replacement, specifications ...231
servicing ..................................196
BeltMinder .................................103
Brakes ........................................134
anti-lock ...................................135
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............135
fluid, checking and adding ....216
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
fluid, specifications .........234±235
lubricant specifications ..234±235
parking ....................................136
shift interlock ..........................138
Bulbs ............................................35
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....232
Cargo area shade ........................71
Cargo cover .................................70
Cargo net .....................................70
CD changer .................................21
CD-single premium .........15±16, 19
Cell phone use ............................68
Certification Label ....................238
Changing a tire .........................159
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................120
attaching with tether straps ..125
in front seat ............................122
in rear seat ......................122, 124
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............182
Index
Index
243

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
246

Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
opening the trunk .....................77
Roadside assistance ..................150
Roof rack .....................................72
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........107
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ....92, 95±98, 100
Safety defects, reporting ..........180
Safety restraints ............92, 95±101
belt minder .............................103
extension assembly ................107
for adults .............................96±98
for children .....................117±118
lap belt ....................................100
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................93
safety belt maintenance .........107
warning light and
chime ...............................102±103
Safety seats for children ..........120
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................92
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................120
front seats .................................89
Servicing your vehicle ..............187
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................15
AM/FM/CD .................................19
AM/FM/Tape ..............................16
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................159Spark plugs,
specifications .............231, 235±236
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................234±235
Speed control ..............................51
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......133
Starting your
vehicle ........................130±131, 133
jump starting ..........................165
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................47
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tires ...........................159, 218±219
alignment ................................226
care ..........................................224
changing ..........................159, 161
checking the pressure ............224
label .........................................224
replacing ..................................229
rotating ....................................226
safety practices .......................229
sidewall information ...............220
snow tires and chains ............230
spare tire .................................160
terminology .............................219
tire grades ...............................219
treadwear ........................218, 228
Towing .......................................146
recreational towing .................148
trailer towing ..........................146
wrecker ....................................170
Traction control ........................136
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
lubricant specifications ..........235
Transmission .............................138
Index
247

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
248