trunk release FORD TAURUS 2007 4.G Owners Manual

16.EJ (Eject):Press to eject a CD.
17.AM/FM:Press to choose a
frequency band (AM/FM1/FM2).
CD changer (if equipped)
Your CD changer is either located in the trunk or the center console.
1. Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.
2. Press
to eject the magazine.
3. Turn the magazine (A) over.
4. Using the disc holder release
knob (C), pull the disc holder (B)
out of the magazine.
Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may come
completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder
back into the magazine while pressing on the lever.
AM
FM
AB
C
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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed
floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the
brake pedals.
Position the driver floor mat so that
the eyelet is over the pointed end of
the retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo utility hooks
The utility hooks located inside the trunk can be used to attach a cargo
net to secure lightweight objects or hang small items on. Do not hang
more than 20 lbs (12 kg) on the hooks.
The hooks are not designed to restrain objects during a collision.
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INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The remote entry system allows you
to:
•lock or unlock all vehicle doors,
•open the trunk, and
•sound the panic alarm.
If there are problems with the
remote entry system, make sure to
takeALL remote entry
transmitterswith you to the
authorized dealer in order to aid in
troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The
headlamps, parking lamps and interior lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system comes with an illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the 4 (ON) position. If the dome lamp control is in theoff
position the illuminated entry feature will not work.
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 3 (OFF) position.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors, turn off the interior lamps
(if they were on) and arm the anti-theft system.Note:The parklamps
will flash once if all doors are closed.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors are closed and locked.Note:The doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp once, and the parklamps will flash once.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps, and the parklamps will not flash. As soon as all vehicle doors are
closed, the parklamps will flash once to confirm that all doors are closed.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to release the trunk.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. Both the horn will sound and the
parklamps will flash for a maximum of 30 seconds. Press again or turn
the ignition to the 4 (ON) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to
timeout in 3 minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the , 2
(LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
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2. Press and release the 1•2 within five seconds of completing Step 1.
3. Press and hold the 1•2 for two seconds to erase the customer
programmed codes.
All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Note:To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1
•2 on the keypad, or press the 7•8 and 9•0 pads simultaneously to
lock all vehicle doors and end programming mode.
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
To unlock the driver’s door,enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other. The headlamps, parking lamps and interior lamps will illuminate.
To unlock all doors,enter the factory set code or your personal code,
then press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To unlock the trunk,enter the factory set code or your personal code,
then press the 5•6 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same time. You
do notneed to enter the keypad code first.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used. The
use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be
purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can
program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys
yourself. Refer toProgramming spare keysfor instructions on how to
program the coded key.
Note:The SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Note:Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to
purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same
key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these
objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These
objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a
momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the
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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPassenger compartment fuse panel
description
7 20A Rear defrost relay coil feed
8 40A Blower motor
9 — Rear defrost relay
10 30A CB Power seats, Delayed accessory
11 10A Left headlamp
12 15A Highbeam headlamps
13 — Not used
14 — Not used
15 10A Right headlamp
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, Cluster
(RUN/ACC), Integrated Control Panel
(ICP) logic, Electrochromatic mirror
23 30A Front wiper motor
24 — Not used
25 20A Power point
26 20A Power locks, Trunk 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
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for children .....................107–108
lap belt ......................................90
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................83
safety belt maintenance ...........91
warning light and chime ....91–92
Safety seats for children ..........112
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................223
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............81
Seats ............................................77
child safety seats ....................112
front seats .................................78
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................72
Servicing your vehicle ..............191
Setting the clock
AM/FM/Cassette ........................15
AM/FM/CD .................................18
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................218, 222
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................220
Speed control ..............................45
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......147
Starting your
vehicle ........................144–145, 147
jump starting ..........................172
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................41
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement ......................40
Tilt steering wheel ......................41Tires ...........................120–121, 166
alignment ................................127
care ..........................................124
changing ..........................166, 168
checking the pressure ............124
inflating ...................................122
label .........................................133
replacing ..................................126
rotating ....................................127
safety practices .......................126
sidewall information ...............128
snow tires and chains ............134
spare tire .................................166
terminology .............................121
tire grades ...............................121
treadwear ........................120, 125
Towing .......................................140
recreational towing .................143
trailer towing ..........................140
wrecker ....................................177
Traction control ........................150
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............220
lubricant specifications ..........220
Transmission .............................152
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....152
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................216
Trunk .....................................62, 65
remote release ....................62, 67
Turn signal ..................................32
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................223
Vehicle loading ..........................134
Ventilating your vehicle ...........148
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
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