oil temperature FORD TAURUS 2005 4.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
Introduction
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RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the right rear door is not
completely closed.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED.Displayed when the park brake is engaged.
If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as
soon as possible.
CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE.Displayed when the engine
coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn
off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer
toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and specificationschapter. If
the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as
soon as possible.
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED.Indicates the transmission is
overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when
driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it
cool. Refer toTransmission fluidin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as possible.
CHECK TRANSMISSION.Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
CHECK FUEL CAP.Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly
installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on when the
engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked
as soon as possible.
OIL PRESSURE LOW.Displayed when the engine oil level is low. If this
warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil. Refer to
Engine oilin theMaintenance and specificationschapter for
information about adding engine oil.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM.Displayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
Driver Controls
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LOW BRAKE FLUID.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toChecking and
adding brake fluidin theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped).Displayed when the liftgate is not
completely closed.
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped).Displayed when the
Traction Controlysystem is not operating properly. If this warning stays
on, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further
information, refer toTraction controlyin theDrivingchapter.
DATA ERR.These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle
network communication between electronic modules.
²Fuel computer
²Charging system
²Coolant system
²Traction control (if equipped)
²Door sensor
²Brake fluid
²Compass (if equipped)
²Outside temperature (if equipped)
²Engine sensor
²Transmission sensor
²Fuel cap sensor
²Seat belt sensor
²Park brake
²Oil pressure sensor
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment
²Bin mat (snap-in)
²Cupholders (front and rear)
Driver Controls
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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPassenger compartment fuse
panel description
16 10A Not used (spare)
17 15A Stop lamp, Speed control
deactivation switch
18 15A Parklamps, PWM (backlighting),
Autolamps
19 10A Heated mirrors, Rear defrost
switch indicator
20 10A Restraints (air bag module/OCS
module)
21 15A Transmission range sensor
(transmission position switch)
22 15A Front washer pump,
Electrochromatic mirror,
Compass, Cluster (RUN/ACC),
Integrated Control Panel (ICP)
logic, Rear wiper (wagon only),
Rear washer (wagon only)
23 30A Front wiper motor
24 Ð Not used
25 20A Power point
26 20A Power locks, Liftgate
(wagon)/Trunk (sedan) release
27 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
Speed control, Traction control,
Brake-shift interlock, A/C function
switch (manual A/C only),
Temperature blend door (manual
A/C only), Defrost coil
28 15A Turn signals, Back-up lamps
29 20A Cigar lighter
Roadside Emergencies
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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPassenger compartment fuse
panel description
30 10A Courtesy lighting, Battery saver,
Power mirrors, Decklid lamp,
Power antenna (wagon only),
Pulse stretching module (wagon
only)
31 10A Blower motor relay coil, Puddle
lamp relay coil, Electronic
Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) logic
32 10A Cluster, Flex fuel module, ICP
logic, Passive anti-theft module
(GEM power)
33 15A Hazard flasher, Cluster power, ICP
power, EATC
34 5A GEM logic
35 10A Backlighting
36 2A Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
relay, Fuel pump relay, A/C clutch
37 25A Autolamp, Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL), Flash-to-pass,
Headlamp switch
38 15A Horn, Diagnostic connector (OBD
II)
39 Ð Not used
40 Ð Not used
41 Ð Not used
42 Ð Not used
CB - Circuit Breaker
Roadside Emergencies
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²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
Maintenance and Specifications
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